NHTSA recall 92V055000
Seats
BMW 325
Reported Apr 14, 199222,416 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt Mar 1, 1991 – Apr 1, 1992
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.