NHTSA recall 92V-055 (92V055000)

seats recall reported April 14, 1992 - about 22,416 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V055000
Also written as: 92V-055
Reported: April 14, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~22,416
Component: seats

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-055 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW 325 - 1992

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