Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 86V-138 · BMW vehicles
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 86V-138 covers 120,261 BMW vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V138000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE TWO PARTS OF THE STEERING COLUMN DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT COULD COMPLETELY DISCONNECT IF THE CAR CONTACTS AN OBJECT IN THE ROADWAY OR ELSEWHERE OF SUFFICIENT MASS TO APPLY A SIGNIFICANT FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE STEERING GEARBOX. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST.
The fix
BOLT TWO SPECIALLY FORMED PLATES TO THE DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT SO THAT STEERING CAPABILITY WILL BE RETAINED.
SYSTEM: STEERING COLUMN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.