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1990 BMW 535 Recall - Campaign #90V016000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1990 BMW 535 RECALL - #90V016000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FRONT SEAT CENTER, FOLD-DOWN ARM REST MAY CONTACT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RELEASE BUTTON AND PREVENTING THE BELT TONGUE FROM LATCHING WHEN BUCKLING UP.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1990 BMW 535
Manufacturer BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Manufactured between 5/1/1987 - 8/1/1989
Recalled on 2/6/1990
Influenced by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Owners Notified on 3/8/1990
# Affected 62,000
Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
 
Description UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FRONT SEAT CENTER, FOLD-DOWN ARM REST MAY CONTACT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RELEASE BUTTON AND PREVENTING THE BELT TONGUE FROM LATCHING WHEN BUCKLING UP.
Consequences OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Corrective action REPLACE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES WITH SHORTER VERSION THAT WILL NOT CONTACT THE ARMRESTS. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION DATE; 2/90 IS PREPARED IN DRAFT FORM.
Notes SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT BUCKLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
See also 1990 BMW 535 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Technical Service Bulletins Jun 17, 1997 - 140000 AIR BAGS
RECALL 96V110 - BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HAS INITIATED A RECALL CAMPAIGN WHICH INVOLVES THE AIRBAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB. *TW

Nov 01, 1995 - 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NEW STYLE STEERING COLUMN. *TW

Nov 01, 1995 - 072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FEED FUEL HOSES UPDATE. *TW

Mar 16, 1995 - 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE WILL NOT START. *TW





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