Investigation PE89090: BMW 528

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Feb 17, 1989

Closed

Jun 26, 1989

Model years

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Subject

Headrest failure

Component: Seats › Front assembly › Head restraint

Summary

Summary: the inability to properly psition the headrest may result in anincrease in the frequency and severity of neck injury in rear end andother collisions.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.