BMW 318I 1991: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
| Make : BMW | Model : 318I | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1990-03-01 - 1990-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V054000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-07-23 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-04-10 | Date Added to Database: 1991-04-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 13500 | ||
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Summary:
DURING TESTING, INCORRECTLY INSTALLED DRIVER-SIDE KNEE BOLSTER PREVENTED STEERING COLUMN FROM MOVING FORWARD AS DESIGNED TO ABSORB IMPACT ENERGY FROM DRIVER DUMMY. |
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Consequence:
CHEST DECELERATION EXCEEDS MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LIMIT WHICHRESULTS IN INCREASED RISK OF OCCUPANT INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPAIR THE KNEE BOLSTER TO ALLOW CLEARANCE AND AVOID IMPEDANCE OF STEERING COLUMN MOVEMENT DURING FRONTAL IMPACT. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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