Issue ID | 1663395 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11326203 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 23/04/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 bmw x5. The contact stated that while exiting off of the highway, the front wheels ceased and the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle. The contact applied the brakes and pulled off of the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle started to shudder with an abnormal sound coming from the front wheels. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to drive smoothly. The vehicle was taken to bmw of arlington (1105 e. Lamar blvd, arlington, tx 76011, 817-461-9222 to be diagnosed. The contact was the driveshaft and u-joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.*dt*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102000 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DALLAS, TX |
VIN pattern | 5UXKR0C5XF0XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 09/08/19 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 5 |
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