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1988 BMW 735 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    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.

    Possible Effects

    OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

    Action

    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 Manufacture Dates

    1987-05-01 - 1989-08-01

    Vehicles Affected

    62000

  2. Recall Description

    THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEATBACKS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BASE RECLINING ARMS (ATTACHING BRACKETS).

    Possible Effects

    THERE MAY BE LOOSENESS OF, OR NOISE IN, THE SEATBACK;ALSO, DURING A SEVERE REAR IMPACT, SEATBACK MIGHT NOT SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT.

    Action

    MANUALLY SEAT THE SEATBACK ON THE BASE.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: SEATBACK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1987-09-01 - 1988-01-01

    Vehicles Affected

    8187

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