What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Repair shop repaired the pulley because i couldn't steer the vehicle correctly. It would jerk me on the road. Vehicle is available for inspection but is already repaired by local shop. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I could drive but couldn't steer intermittently. Scary!! I couldn't make a full turns and there was a rough spot in the steering sometimes. Eventually it locked up an couldn't leave parking spot. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. But i already got it repaired. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Not that i know of. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No. I only smelled burning rubber or electrical components. Smoke from engine bay and screeching sounds. Worst part is it was intermittent which gives the driver a false sense of security to drive but almost crashed because down the road couldn't steer.
VIN Pattern | 5UXZW0C5*CL****** |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) |
Manufacturer | BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA |
Make | BMW |
Model | X5 |
Model Year | 2012 |
Trim | xDrive35d |
Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Engine HP | 265 |
Engine KW | 197.611 |
Engine Displacement (CC) | 2992 |
Engine Displacement (CI) | 182.6 |
Primary Fuel Type | Diesel |
Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
Seat Belts | Manual |
Seat Belt Pretensioner | Yes |
Other Restraint System Info | Head Inflatable Restraint for Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Outboard Driver-side and Rear Outboard Passenger-side. Pretensioners for Driver and Front Passenger. |
Plant City | GREER |
Plant State | SOUTH CAROLINA |
Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |