1990 BMW 525, BMW 535 and others recall: buckle assembly
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on January 30, 1990. It covers about 62,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 62,000
- reported
- Jan 30, 1990
- owners notified
- Mar 8, 1990
- related complaints
- 2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Occupant would not be properly restrained and could be injured in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 90V016000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 90V016000
Is there a recall on the 1990 BMW 525, BMW 535 and others buckle assembly?
Yes. Recall 90V016000, reported on January 30, 1990, covers about 62,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 90V016000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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