BMW 318I, 318IS: Knee bolster

Date

April 10, 1991

Filed by

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Vehicles

BMW 318I (1991); BMW 318IS (1991)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC

Component

Air Bags › Knee Bolster

Description of the defect

During testing, incorrectly installed driver-Side knee bolster prevented Steering column from moving forward as Designed to absorb impact Energy from driver dummy.

Potentially affected

13500

What can happen

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 notes

System: occupant crash Protection; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE description: passenger cars.

Owner notification date

July 23, 1991

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

208

Influenced by

OVSC

Recall number

91V054000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.