SIDUMP'R 325 1986: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Make : SIDUMP'R Model : 325 Year : 1986
Build Dates : 1984-09-01 - 1986-07-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V138000
Date Owner's Notified: 1987-02-19 Date Received by ODI: 1986-10-20 Date Added to Database: 1986-10-21
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 120261
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
     
Remedy:
      BOLT TWO SPECIALLY FORMED PLATES TO THE DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT SO THAT STEERING CAPABILITY WILL BE RETAINED.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.