Issue ID | 984498 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10514637 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 01/06/13 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This 2006 bmw has the "sticky steering" problem that has been previously reported to the nhtsa. The problem occurs 100% of the time. When driving, the steering wheel will not turn without applying excessive force to "unstick" the mechanism and have the steering wheel, and in turn, the car steer properly. The car should not be driven as is. There can be a delay when reacting to corners, on coming traffic or any number of normal driving hazards. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52488 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | EAST LYME, CT |
VIN pattern | 4USBT33594LXXXXXX |
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 | 27/03/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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