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Recall campaign90V016000

Recall 90V016000: 1988–1990 BMW 735 and 3 other models

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Report received
Jan 30, 1990
Manufacturer
Bayerische motoren werke
Potentially affected
62,000vehicles
Model years
1988–1990

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

Under certain conditions, front seat center, fold-down arm rest may contact the safety belt buckle, causing damage to the release button and preventing the belt tongue from latching when buckling up.

Possible consequence

Occupant would not be properly restrained and could be injured in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Remedy

Replace front seat safety belt buckles with shorter version that will not contact the armrests. Note: owner notification date; 2/90 is prepared in draft form.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.