Recall 91V054000: 1991 BMW 318IS and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 10, 1991

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

13,500vehicles

Model years

1991

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

During testing, incorrectly installed driver-side knee bolster prevented steering column from moving forward as designed to absorb impact energy from driver dummy.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1991 BMW 318I8 complaints
• 1991 BMW 318IS6 complaints