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1991 Bmw M5 Air Bags Frontal Recall


NHTSA Recall #	18606
NHTSA Compaign #	96V110000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Supplier	BMW
Brand	BMW
Model	M5
Model Year	1991
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of notification	30/09/96
Begin date of manufacuring	01/07/90
End date of manufacturing	01/03/92
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	01/07/96
Report created	08/07/96
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	75000
Defect summary	The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
Consequence summary	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.
Corrective action	Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design.
Recall notes	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 1-800-831-1117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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1991 Bmw M5 Air Bags Frontal Recall

1991 Bmw M5 Air Bags Frontal Recall

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