| Make : BMW | Model : 735IL | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19900701 - 19920301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V110000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19960930 | Date Received by ODI: 19960701 | Date Added to Database: 19960708 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 75000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE AIR BAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB LOCATED IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CONTACT RING WIRING COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK. THE AIR BAG READINESS INDICATOR LAMP (SRS OR AIRBAG) IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL ILLUMINATE, AND THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT VEHICLE COLLISION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCKING TAB WITH ONE OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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