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1991 BMW 318I Recall - Campaign #91V054000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1991 BMW 318I RECALL - #91V054000

RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : KNEE BOLSTER

DURING TESTING, INCORRECTLY INSTALLED DRIVER-SIDE KNEE BOLSTER PREVENTED STEERING COLUMN FROM MOVING FORWARD AS DESIGNED TO ABSORB IMPACT ENERGY FROM DRIVER DUMMY.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1991 BMW 318I
Manufacturer BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Manufactured between 3/1/1990 - 3/1/1990
Recalled on 4/16/1991
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 7/23/1991
# Affected 13,500
Recalled for AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
 
Description DURING TESTING, INCORRECTLY INSTALLED DRIVER-SIDE KNEE BOLSTER PREVENTED STEERING COLUMN FROM MOVING FORWARD AS DESIGNED TO ABSORB IMPACT ENERGY FROM DRIVER DUMMY.
Consequences CHEST DECELERATION EXCEEDS MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LIMIT WHICHRESULTS IN INCREASED RISK OF OCCUPANT INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Corrective action REPAIR THE KNEE BOLSTER TO ALLOW CLEARANCE AND AVOID IMPEDANCE OF STEERING COLUMN MOVEMENT DURING FRONTAL IMPACT.
Notes SYSTEM: OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
See also
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Jun 17, 1997 - 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW





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