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 | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 120261 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
BOLT TWO SPECIALLY FORMED PLATES TO THE DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT SO THAT STEERING CAPABILITY WILL BE RETAINED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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