| Make : BMW | Model : 325 | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19840901 - 19860701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V138000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19870219 | Date Received by ODI: 19861020 | Date Added to Database: 19861021 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 120261 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
BOLT TWO SPECIALLY FORMED PLATES TO THE DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT SO THAT STEERING CAPABILITY WILL BE RETAINED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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