Defect Description For Recall
In A Fmvss No. 208 30 Miles-Per-Hour Compliance Test, An Unbelted Test Driver Dummy’S Chest MaximUM Resultant Acceleration Was 70.8 G’S, Which Exceeds The MaximUM Allowable Value Of 60 G’S. Also, The Unbelted Passenger Dummy’S Left Femur MaximUM Load Was 2361 Lbs, Which Exceeds MaximUM Allowable Value Of 2250 Lbs. The Vehicles Do Not Comply With Fmvss No. 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
325
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
94V151000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Effect Of Defect
Consequence Of Non-Compliance: In The Event Of An Accident, The Occupant Will Be Subjected To An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
On Automatic Transmission Models Only, The Dealer Will Replace The Transmission Support Crossmember With A Crossmember Used On The Manual Transmission Model. Also, The Transmission Rear Bushing Supports Will Be Replaced With Bushing Having Different Performance Characteristics. The Steering Column Front Support Bearing At The Firewall Will Be Replaced With A Modified Part Using A Teflon Inner Surface And Teflon Spray Will Be Applied To The Column Housing In The Area Of The Bearing. A Brace Will Be Added Between The Knee Bolster Support And The Steering Column.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19920901
End Of Manufacture
19940801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
57000
Date Owners Notified
19941202
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19940810
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208