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