1991 BMW 318I and BMW 318IS recall: knee bolster
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on April 10, 1991. It covers about 13,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 13,500
- reported
- Apr 10, 1991
- owners notified
- Jul 23, 1991
- related complaints
- 1
Air bags: knee bolster
- What is wrong
- During testing, incorrectly installed driver-side knee bolster prevented steering column from moving forward as designed to absorb impact energy from driver dummy.
- Risk
- Chest deceleration exceeds maximum allowable limit whichresults in increased risk of occupant injury in a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- Repair the knee bolster to allow clearance and avoid impedance of steering column movement during frontal impact.
Recall number 91V054000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 91V054000
Is there a recall on the 1991 BMW 318I and BMW 318IS knee bolster?
Yes. Recall 91V054000, reported on April 10, 1991, covers about 13,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 91V054000?
Repair the knee bolster to allow clearance and avoid impedance of steering column movement during frontal impact.
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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