BMW 1991–1992 Air Bags recall
Recalled July 1, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96V110000 · BMW
Hazard
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCKING TAB WITH ONE OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.
Units
75,000 units
Description
THE AIR BAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB LOCATED IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK WITHOUT WARNING.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCKING TAB WITH ONE OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.
Product
BMW 318I · BMW 318IS · BMW 325I · BMW 325IS · BMW 525I · BMW 525IT · BMW 535I · BMW 735I · BMW 735IL · BMW 750IL · BMW 850I · BMW M5
Manufacturer(s)
BMW of North America, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →