Thread: DIY 540i power steering pump repair
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Old 08-25-2010, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jkanedrew View Post
Same problem with my 2002 540i cost 2500 to repair. Mine happened suddenly, no warning. Fortunately I was not at speed. I reported the problem here

I suggest other do the same- this appears to be a manufacture defect. I would like to see BMW fix the problem so there are no injuries in the future.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm
Very good idea. Each of you that has had this power steering pump failure should report it. If this is that common, NHTSA may require a fix, as losing power steering is definitely a safety issue. It may also mean reimbursement for those that have already paid for a repair, so save those receipts!
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