Recall 96V-110
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 1992 BMW 318I and 11 other models: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-110
- Reported
- July 1, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 75,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
The risk
If this happens, the contact ring wiring could eventually break. The air bag readiness indicator lamp (SRS or airbag) in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the air bag would not deploy in the event of a frontal impact vehicle collision.
The fix
Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: interior; passive restraint; air bag; driver. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin august 5, 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].