NHTSA recall 92V-140 (92V140000)

visibility recall reported September 29, 1992 - about 2,942 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V140000
Also written as: 92V-140
Reported: September 29, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~2,942
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

THE SCREW THAT SECURES THE WIPER SWITCH AT ONE LOCATION AND WHICH ALSO PROVIDES A GROUND FOR THE WIPER CIRCUIT, LOOSENS AS THE SWITCH IS OPERATED OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. AS THE SCREW CONTINUES TO LOOSEN THE GROUND FOR THE WIPER CIRCUIT IS INTERMITTENTLY OR COMPLETELY LOST.

Why it is dangerous

THE INTERMITTENT OR COMPLETE LOSS OF THE WIPER CIRCUITGROUND CAUSES THE WIPERS TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY OR NOT AT ALL, RESULTING INREDUCED VISIBILITY FOR THE DRIVER IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

RELOCATE THE WIPER SWITCH GROUND WIRE ATTACHMENT ON THE STEERING COLUMN.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-140 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW 325 - 1991

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