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Safety recall · 91V054000

Air bags: knee bolster BMW recall

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this recall to NHTSA on April 10, 1991. It covers about 13,500 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
91V054000
Reported
Apr 10, 1991
Vehicles
13,500
Area
Airbags

The problem

During testing, incorrectly installed driver-side knee bolster prevented steering column from moving forward as designed to absorb impact energy from driver dummy.

The risk

Chest deceleration exceeds maximum allowable limit whichresults in increased risk of occupant injury in a sudden stop or accident.

The fix

Repair the knee bolster to allow clearance and avoid impedance of steering column movement during frontal impact.

Contacts

System: occupant crash protection; fmvss 208.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized BMW dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V054000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1991 BMW 318I81C
1991 BMW 318IS61C

Questions

Is the 91V054000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 91V054000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 91V054000 announced?

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported it to NHTSA on April 10, 1991. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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