Power Steering Pump problems of the 2003 BMW 325

Power steering pump breaking, looked up online and its a common problem with this type car, very dangerous if driving down road when it breaks, especially if its a know problem.

High pressure steering pump line burst leading to loss of steering power assistance.

My cousin was on his way to get on interstate. . . . . All of sudden his 2003 BMW 325i steering wheel locked as he tried to leave from a parking lot. . . He had to brake hard and glad there was nothing on his way. . . I m just glad that this didn't happen while he was in interstate. . . . . This all happen around 6pm-7pm. . . So he called BMW and had towed to local dealer. . . They called us back on 3rd day and told us our power steering pump went bad and we will have to replace it. . . . And they want me pay for this and price tag is about $1200. . . . Please check on this issue and see if this can be major recall. . . . I m sure this must have happen in past or may happen to cars that are on our interstate which may carry little children's or young kids like my cousin. . . .

The contact owns a 2003 BMW 325i. While driving approximately 50 mph on normal road conditions, the contact had to use greater force to turn the steering wheel. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the power steering pump. Currently, the vehicle is inoperable and has not been repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 40,400.