Issue ID | 974903 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10506021 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 06/03/13 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When the car is driven on a warm day, the steering becomes very rigid and stiff. When driving and trying to make small adjustments in the line of direction, the car does not respond. The alignment has been checked and the tires replaced. Something is clearly wrong with the steering mechanism and the car becomes hard to manage. Accidents are going to happen because when the driver can't make timely adjustments to course. Please look into this. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BETHESDA, MD |
VIN pattern | 4USBU33556LXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 28/03/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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