Vehicle recall 90V016000 · January 30, 1990
BMW 735, 750 and 2 more models
Under certain conditions, front seat center, fold-down arm rest may contact the safety belt buckle, causing damage to the release button and preventing the belt tongue from…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Under certain conditions, front seat center, fold-down arm rest may contact the safety belt buckle, causing damage to the release button and preventing the belt tongue from latching when buckling up.
- Consequence
- Occupant would not be properly restrained and could be injured in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- Replace front seat safety belt buckles with shorter version that will not contact the armrests. Note: owner notification date; 2/90 is prepared in draft form.
- Notes
- System: safety belt buckle.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V016000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 30, 1990
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- March 8, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 62,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
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