NHTSA recall 91V054000
Air bags › Knee bolster
BMW 318I and 1 more
Reported Apr 10, 199113,500 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt Mar 1, 1990 – Mar 1, 1990
The defect
During testing, incorrectly installed driver-side knee bolster prevented steering column from moving forward as designed to absorb impact energy from driver dummy.
The risk
Chest deceleration exceeds maximum allowable limit whichresults in increased risk of occupant injury in a sudden stop or accident.
The remedy
Repair the knee bolster to allow clearance and avoid impedance of steering column movement during frontal impact.