Recall Detail

BMW / M3 / 1995

Components - Details
NHTSA Record Id: 16742 Vehicale/Equipment Name: BMW
Recalled Component Id: 000007128000016074000000265 Manufacturer Supplied Component Name:
Model Name: M3 Model Year: 1995
NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V151000 Mfr Campaign Number:
Component Name: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Manufacturer That Filed Report: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Start date of Manufacturing: Sep, 01 1992 End date of Manufacturing: Aug, 01 1994
Report For : V Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 57000
Date Owner Notified By MFR : Dec, 02 1994 Recall Initiator: OVSC
Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : BMW of North America, LLC Report Received Date: Aug, 10 1994
Record Creation date : Aug, 18 1994 Federal Motar Safety Number: 208
Defect Summary : In a fmvss no. 208 30 miles-per-hour compliance test, an unbelted test driver dummy's chest maximum resultant acceleration was 70.8 g's, which exceeds the maximum allowable value of 60 g's. also, the unbelted passenger dummy's left femur maximum load was 2361 lbs, which exceeds maximum allowable value of 2250 lbs. the vehicles do not comply with fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." Consequence Summary: Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an accident, the occupant will be subjected to an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Summary : On automatic transmission models only, the dealer will replace the transmission support crossmember with a crossmember used on the manual transmission model. also, the transmission rear bushing supports will be replaced with bushing having different performance characteristics. the steering column front support bearing at the firewall will be replaced with a modified part using a teflon inner surface and teflon spray will be applied to the column housing in the area of the bearing. a brace will be added between the knee bolster support and the steering column. Recall Notes: System: interior systems; passive restraints; air bag; driver; fmvss n0. 208.vehicle description: passenger cars, models 325i, 325ia, 325is, 325sa, and m3.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contact bmw service center at 1-800-831-1117. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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