SeatsRecall 92V-055 · 1992 BMW 325

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 92V-055 covers 22,416 1992 BMW 325 for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 1992.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected22,4161 model

ReportedApr 14, 1992Owners notified Dec 30, 1992

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V055000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

THE VEHICLE FAILED TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208. THE DRIVER'S CHEST RESULTANT ACCELERATION EXCEEDED THE ALLOWABLE 60 G'S IN A CRASH TEST WHEN THE SEAT HEIGHT CHANGES ADJUSTMENT UNDER SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT.

The risk

THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL A DAMPER ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION, BETWEEN THE CUSHION FRAME AND THE SEAT TRACK. IN A SEVERE FRONTAL IMPACT THE DAMPER WILL HYDRAULICALLY LOCK, PREVENTING A CHANGE IN SEAT HEIGHT.

SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS: FMVSS 208.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CAR, MODELS 325I AND 325IA.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

BMW 3251992

Built from March 1, 1991 to April 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.