Vehicle recall 91V054000 · April 10, 1991
BMW 318i and 318iS
During testing, incorrectly installed driver-side knee bolster prevented steering column from moving forward as designed to absorb impact energy from driver dummy.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- During testing, incorrectly installed driver-side knee bolster prevented steering column from moving forward as designed to absorb impact energy from driver dummy.
- Consequence
- Chest deceleration exceeds maximum allowable limit whichresults in increased risk of occupant injury in a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- Repair the knee bolster to allow clearance and avoid impedance of steering column movement during frontal impact.
- Notes
- System: occupant crash protection; FMVSS 208.VEHICLE description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V054000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 10, 1991
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- July 23, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13,500
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Air bags › Knee bolster
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