1991-1992 BMW 318I, BMW 318IS and others recall: frontal
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on July 1, 1996. It covers about 75,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 75,000
- reported
- Jul 1, 1996
- owners notified
- Sep 30, 1996
- related complaints
- 13
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
- Risk
- If this happens, the contact ring wiring could eventually break. The air bag readiness indicator lamp (SRS or airbag) in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the air bag would not deploy in the event of a frontal impact vehicle collision.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design.
Recall number 96V110000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about airbags problems.
1992 BMW 318I1992 BMW 318IS1992 BMW 325I1992 BMW 325IS1991 BMW 525I1992 BMW 525I1992 BMW 525IT1991 BMW 535I1992 BMW 535I1991 BMW 735I1992 BMW 735I1991 BMW 735IL
Questions about recall 96V110000
Is there a recall on the 1991-1992 BMW 318I, BMW 318IS and others frontal?
Yes. Recall 96V110000, reported on July 1, 1996, covers about 75,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V110000?
Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design.
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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