NHTSA Recall 86V138000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V138000; Date: Oct. 20, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 BMW 318; 1985 BMW 325; 1986 BMW 325
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 120,261
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Bolt two specially formed plates to the disengagement element so that steering capability will be retained.
Recall Notes:
System: steering column. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 19, 1987
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