Issue ID | 1551525 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11192705 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 29/03/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Steering appears to be sticking or staying at a certain point in the steering radius. I almost veered into oncoming interstate traffic. I compensated immediately, but it released its "stick" and turn to much and almost veered into traffic i was in. Very scary, very dangerous. There was a possibility of much injury or death because of this issue. Bad |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70500 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHARLESTON, WV |
VIN pattern | 4USBU53546LXXXXXX |
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 | 28/03/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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