1992 BMW 325 recall: seats
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on April 14, 1992. It covers about 22,416 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 22,416
- reported
- Apr 14, 1992
- owners notified
- Dec 30, 1992
- related complaints
- 2
Seats
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The driver of a vehicle faces increased risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 92V055000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 92V055000
Is there a recall on the 1992 BMW 325 seats?
Yes. Recall 92V055000, reported on April 14, 1992, covers about 22,416 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 92V055000?
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.
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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