1992 BMW 325 RECALL - #92V055000
RECALL FOR SEATS
THE VEHICLE FAILED TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208. THE DRIVER'S CHEST RESULTANT ACCELERATION EXCEEDED THE ALLOWABLE 60 G'S IN A CRASH TEST WHEN THE SEAT HEIGHT CHANGES ADJUSTMENT UNDER SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1992 BMW 325 |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1991 - 4/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
4/23/1992 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
12/30/1992 |
| # Affected |
22,416 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
THE VEHICLE FAILED TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208. THE DRIVER'S CHEST RESULTANT ACCELERATION EXCEEDED THE ALLOWABLE 60 G'S IN A CRASH TEST WHEN THE SEAT HEIGHT CHANGES ADJUSTMENT UNDER SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT. |
| Consequences |
THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL A DAMPER ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION, BETWEEN THE CUSHION FRAME AND THE SEAT TRACK. IN A SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT THE DAMPER WILL HYDRAULICALLY LOCK, PREVENTING A CHANGE IN SEAT HEIGHT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS: FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CAR, MODELS 325I AND 325IA. |
| See also |
1992 BMW 325 Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, HEATER CORE
1992 BMW 325 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW
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
Mar 16, 1995 - 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE WILL NOT START. *TW
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