1998 BMW 740

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Dt: the consumer experienced problems with the steering. the steering locked up and the check engine light came on a few minutes later. the consumer went into another lane of traffic, but was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road. the steering wheel started going into a complete circle. the consumer has not contacted the dealer. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. they checked the power steering system and didn't find a problem. they hooked the vehicle to diagnostic machine and it didn't show any codes. this happened on august 25, 2005. about two weeks before they replaced a pressure hose on the power steering. *jb

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After jacking the vehicle up, the jack suddenly colasped. consumer foot was almost injured as a result. please provide any further information. ph

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Consumer states that when hit at 40mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. dealer notified. ts

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Engine dies intermittently without warning, causing a safety hazard. dealerindicated tha t computer showed no defect, and could not explain the cause of the problem. *ak

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Driver's seat adjustment; when turning on the vehicle driver's seat won't go back to its proper return which may cause difficulty in driving, and may result in an accident. manufacturer does not have a remedy. please provide further information. *ak

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Consumer had accidentally locked herself in her car; consumer was getting out of vehicle when she droped her key, she though she drop it inside the vehicle, unaware the remote key fell between the door and door frame when she closed the door; somehow the remote key activated the security mode: shuting down all power to the vehicle, and leaving the consumer locked in and no way to get out. consumer was lock in vehicle for more then two hours before help arrived. two factors helped the consumer; 1st. she was not in a remote area and the 2nd. because the remote key prevent the door from closing all the way; leaving a small crack between the door allowing consumer to yell for help. dealer was notified,but informed the consumer she should have carry a extra key. the main concern would be what would or could happen if the consumer was located in a remote area?

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Consumer was getting out of the car when she dropped remote control key. thinking it dropped within the vehicle closed the door, not knowing it fell between the door and the door frame. closed the door, thinking the key was inside the vehicle. somehow the remote security system was activated, locking and shutting down the whole electrical system, and locking the consumer in the vehicle. consumer was unable to get out. because the remote control was between door and door frame,it allowed a small crack between the doors, enabling the consumer to call for help. dealer notified. *ak

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Right front power window failed.

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Navigation system failed. yh

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Cup holder failed. yh

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2005-09-02			STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10135163
2003-02-07			EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT ODI Number: 10006783
2002-12-09			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 8023915
1999-09-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ODI Number: 846451
1999-01-11			SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST ODI Number: 833287
1998-06-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ODI Number: 824270
1998-06-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 824169
1999-03-12			VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS ODI Number: 607622
1999-02-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 606344
1999-02-01			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 606344