NHTSA Recall 90V016000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V016000; Date: Jan. 30, 1990
Occupant would not be properly restrained and could be injured in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 BMW 525; 1990 BMW 525; 1989 BMW 535; 1990 BMW 535; 1988 BMW 735; 1989 BMW 735; 1990 BMW 735; 1988 BMW 750; 1989 BMW 750; 1990 BMW 750
Component: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 62,000
Recall Summary:
Under certain conditions, front seat center, fold-down arm rest may contact the safety belt buckle, causing damage to the release button and preventing the belt tongue from latching when buckling up.
How to Fix:
Replace front seat safety belt buckles with shorter version that will not contact the armrests. Note: owner notification date; 2/90 is prepared in draft form.
Recall Notes:
System: safety belt buckle. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 8, 1990
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