1991 BMW 318IS 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.

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