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1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" The Air Suspension Compressor needs to be remove and replace. Left Rear Air Bag is Leaking. Tires have 3/32nds tread remaining which is unsafe. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Might cause accident when driving especially in freeway. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, confirmed by an independent service center. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes, confirmed by an independent service center. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" No warning messages.
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that while exiting off of the highway, the front wheels ceased and the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle. The contact applied the brakes and pulled off of the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle started to shudder with an abnormal sound coming from the front wheels. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to drive smoothly. The vehicle was taken to BMW of arlington (1105 E. lamar blvd, arlington, tx 76011, 817-461-9222 to be diagnosed. The contact was the driveshaft and U-joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
Have a 2015 BMW X5. Purchased brand new and picked it from factory. The suspension had been making a noise and it's found that the control arms have to be replaced. However, even after replacing and a few thousand miles, the same issue recurs in the new control arms in the from suspension. There seems to be a defect in the control arms that BMW is providing/supplying, especially when diagnosing costs $145, part and installation cost $800 each time from the dealer.
- Dayton, OH, USA
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