Recall 92V055000: 1992 BMW 325

Report received

Apr 14, 1992

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

22,416vehicles

Model years

1992

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 vehicle failed to comply with fmvss 208. The driver's chest resultant acceleration exceeded the allowable 60 g's in a crash test when the seat height changes adjustment under severe frontal impact.

Possible consequence

The driver of a vehicle faces increased risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Remedy

Install a damper on the underside of the driver's seat cushion, between the cushion frame and the seat track. In a severe frontal impact the damper will hydraulically lock, preventing a change in seat height.

Affected model years

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

• 1992 BMW 32523 complaints