1991 BMW 318I Recall

Campaign:
91V054000 on 04/15/1991
Component:
Air bags:knee bolster
Manufactured:
02/28/1990 - 02/28/1990
Affected:
13,500
Defect:
During testing, incorrectly installed driver-side knee bolster prevented steering column from moving forward as designed to absorb impact energy from driver dummy.
Consequence:
Chest deceleration exceeds maximum allowable limit whichresults in increased risk of occupant injury in a sudden stop or accident.
Correction:
Repair the knee bolster to allow clearance and avoid impedance of steering column movement during frontal impact.
Notes:
System: occupant crash protection; fmvss 208.vehicle description: passenger cars.

1991 BMW 318I TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
MSG1016
Component:
125000 exterior lighting:brake lights
Summary:
Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. *tw
Bulletin:
12 14 97
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
M42 fault code 200/333. dme control unit memory chip is faulty. *ak

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