Recall
BMW 318 — 86V138000
NHTSA ID
86V138000
Make
BMW
Model
318
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1986-10-20
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
120,261
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE TWO PARTS OF THE STEERING COLUMN DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT COULD COMPLETELY DISCONNECT IF THE CAR CONTACTS AN OBJECT IN THE ROADWAY OR ELSEWHERE OF SUFFICIENT MASS TO APPLY A SIGNIFICANT FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE STEERING GEARBOX. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST.
Remedy
BOLT TWO SPECIALLY FORMED PLATES TO THE DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT SO THAT STEERING CAPABILITY WILL BE RETAINED.