Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #91V054000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 91V054000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 13,500 affected units, BMW/DRIVER SIDE KNEE BOOSTER, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

Repair the knee bolster to allow clearance and avoid impedance of steering column movement during frontal impact.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 91V054000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 1991-04-10T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/driver side knee booster

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 13,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bugu_kpic~try7

NHTSA ID: 91V054000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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