Recall 86V138000: 1985–1986 BMW 325 and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 20, 1986

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

120,261vehicles

Model years

1985–1986

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The two parts of the steering column disengagement element could completely disconnect if the car contacts an object in the roadway or elsewhere of sufficient mass to apply a significant force directly to the steering gearbox. Consequence of defect: steering control would be lost.

Remedy

Bolt two specially formed plates to the disengagement element so that steering capability will be retained.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1985 BMW 3182 complaints
• 1985 BMW 3251 complaints
• 1986 BMW 3259 complaints