BMW 325 1985: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V138000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 325 | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-02-19 | 1986-10-20 | 1986-10-21 |
Production Dates: 1984-09-01 - 1986-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 120261
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
BOLT TWO SPECIALLY FORMED PLATES TO THE DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT SO THAT STEERING CAPABILITY WILL BE RETAINED.
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
