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1991 BMW 318IS Air Bags Knee Bolster Recall


NHTSA Recall #	21499
NHTSA Compaign #	91V054000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Supplier	BMW
Brand	BMW
Model	318IS
Model Year	1991
Component	AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Date of notification	23/07/91
Begin date of manufacuring	01/03/90
End date of manufacturing	01/03/90
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	OVSC
Report received	10/04/91
Report created	16/04/91
Regulation part number	571
FMV safety standard number	208
Estimated number of affected units	13500
Defect summary	During testing, incorrectly installed driver-side knee bolster prevented steering column from moving forward as designed to absorb impact energy from driver dummy.
Consequence summary	Chest deceleration exceeds maximum allowable limit whichresults in increased risk of occupant injury in a sudden stop or accident.
Corrective action	Repair the knee bolster to allow clearance and avoid impedance of steering column movement during frontal impact.
Recall notes	System: occupant crash protection; fmvss 208. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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1991 BMW 318IS Air Bags Knee Bolster Recall

1991 BMW 318IS Air Bags Knee Bolster Recall

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