1985 BMW 318 RECALL - #86V138000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE TWO PARTS OF THE STEERING COLUMN DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT COULD COMPLETELY DISCONNECT IF THE CAR CONTACTS AN OBJECT IN THE ROADWAY OR ELSEWHERE OF SUFFICIENT MASS TO APPLY A SIGNIFICANT FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE STEERING GEARBOX. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 BMW 318 |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1984 - 7/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
10/21/1986 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
2/19/1987 |
| # Affected |
120,261 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THE TWO PARTS OF THE STEERING COLUMN DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT COULD COMPLETELY DISCONNECT IF THE CAR CONTACTS AN OBJECT IN THE ROADWAY OR ELSEWHERE OF SUFFICIENT MASS TO APPLY A SIGNIFICANT FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE STEERING GEARBOX. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
BOLT TWO SPECIALLY FORMED PLATES TO THE DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT SO THAT STEERING CAPABILITY WILL BE RETAINED. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1985 BMW 318 Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, HEATER CORE
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