Issue ID | 725843 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10272437 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 30/05/09 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This concerns many bmw z4 eps (electronic power steering) when the car set in hot weather and then i go to drive it, the steering becomes very tight and does not always return to center. Also there is a lag in steering turning or null spot of almost no response for up to one inch of steering wheel turn. This tight slug est response to is totally opposite in cool weather when there is no problem in steering response. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FRANKLIN, TN |
VIN pattern | 4USBU33556LXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | 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 | 20 |
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