NHTSA Recall 88V135000
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Component: Seats. Reported 1988-08-11. An estimated 8,187 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEATBACKS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BASE RECLINING ARMS (ATTACHING BRACKETS).
Risk
THERE MAY BE LOOSENESS OF, OR NOISE IN, THE SEATBACK;ALSO, DURING A SEVERE REAR IMPACT, SEATBACK MIGHT NOT SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT.
What the manufacturer will do
MANUALLY SEAT THE SEATBACK ON THE BASE.
Notes
SYSTEM: SEATBACK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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