SeatsRecall 88V-135 · BMW vehicles
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 88V-135 covers 8,187 BMW vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on August 11, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V135000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEATBACKS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BASE RECLINING ARMS (ATTACHING BRACKETS).
The risk
THERE MAY BE LOOSENESS OF, OR NOISE IN, THE SEATBACK;ALSO, DURING A SEVERE REAR IMPACT, SEATBACK MIGHT NOT SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT.
What to do
The fix
MANUALLY SEAT THE SEATBACK ON THE BASE.
SYSTEM: SEATBACK.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.