Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #94V151000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V151000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 57,000 affected units, INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AN, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

In a fmvss no. 208 30 miles-per-hour compliance test, an unbelted test driver dummy's chest maximum resultant acceleration was 70.8 g's, which exceeds the maximum allowable value of 60 g's. Also, the unbelted passenger dummy's left femur maximum load was 2361 lbs, which exceeds maximum allowable value of 2250 lbs. The vehicles do not comply with fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Corrective Action

On automatic transmission models only, the dealer will replace the transmission support crossmember with a crossmember used on the manual transmission model. Also, the transmission rear bushing supports will be replaced with bushing having different performance characteristics. The steering column front support bearing at the firewall will be replaced with a modified part using a teflon inner surface and teflon spray will be applied to the column housing in the area of the bearing. A brace will be added between the knee bolster support and the steering column.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V151000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 1994-08-10T00:00:00

Subject: Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 57,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: In a fmvss no. 208 30 miles-per-hour compliance test, an unbelted test driver dummy's chest maximum resultant acceleration was 70.8 g's, which exceeds the maximum allowable value of 60 g's. Also, the unbelted passenger dummy's left femur maximum load was 2361 lbs, which exceeds maximum allowable value of 2250 lbs. The vehicles do not comply with fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

Consequence Summary: Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an accident, the occupant will be subjected to an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action: On automatic transmission models only, the dealer will replace the transmission support crossmember with a crossmember used on the manual transmission model. Also, the transmission rear bushing supports will be replaced with bushing having different performance characteristics. The steering column front support bearing at the firewall will be replaced with a modified part using a teflon inner surface and teflon spray will be applied to the column housing in the area of the bearing. A brace will be added between the knee bolster support and the steering column.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 94V151000

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