NHTSA Campaign Id 92V055000; Date: Apr. 14, 1992
The driver of a vehicle faces increased risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.
1992 BMW 325
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 22,416
The vehicle failed to comply with fmvss 208. The driver's chest resultant acceleration exceeded the allowable 60 g's in a crash test when the seat height changes adjustment under severe frontal impact.
Install a damper on the underside of the driver's seat cushion, between the cushion frame and the seat track. In a severe frontal impact the damper will hydraulically lock, preventing a change in seat height.
System: interior systems: fmvss 208. Vehicle description: passenger car, models 325i and 325ia.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 30, 1992
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