Vehicle recall 92V055000 · April 14, 1992
1992 BMW 325
The vehicle failed to comply with FMVSS 208.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The driver of a vehicle faces increased risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- System: interior systems: FMVSS 208.VEHICLE description: passenger car, models 325I and 325IA.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V055000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 14, 1992
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- December 30, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 22,416
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Seats
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