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Vehicle recall 96V110000 · July 1, 1996

BMW 525i, 535i and 10 more models

The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
Consequence
If this happens, the contact ring wiring could eventually break. The air bag readiness indicator lamp (SRS or airbag) in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the air bag would not deploy in the event of a frontal impact vehicle collision.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design.
Notes
System: interior; passive restraint; air bag; driver. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin August 5, 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
96V110000
Reported to NHTSA
July 1, 1996
Filed by
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Owner notification
September 30, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected
75,000
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Air bags › Frontal
Recall 96V110000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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