1991 BMW 318IS 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 318IS |
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| 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 |
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| 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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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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