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<ALL 1990-95> New Recalls

FYI from the NHTSA web site announcing 7/96 recalls:

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Bayerische Motoren Werke

Models:

 BMW 318i    Year: 1992
 BMW 318iS   Year: 1992
 BMW 325i    Year: 1992
 BMW 325iS   Year: 1992
 BMW 525i    Years: 1991 - 1992
 BMW 525iT   Year: 1992
 BMW 535i    Years: 1991 - 1992
 BMW 735i    Years: 1991 - 1992
 BMW 735iL   Years: 1991 - 1992
 BMW 750iL   Years: 1991 - 1992
 BMW 850i    Years: 1991 - 1992
 BMW M5      Years: 1991 - 1992

Number Involved: 75,000

Dates of Manufacture: July 1990 - March 1992

NHTSA Recall No.: 96V110000

Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles.

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

Consequence of Defect: If this happens, the contact ring wiring could
eventually break. The air bag readiness indicator lamp (SRS or air bag) in
the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the air bag would not deploy in
the event of a frontal impact vehicle collision.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a
different design.

Corrective Action: Owner notification is expected to begin Aug. 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.

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Bayerische Motoren Werke

Models:

 BMW 325i    Years: 1992 - 1994
 BMW 325iC   Year: 1994
 BMW 325iS   Years: 1992 - 1994
 BMW 525i    Years: 1990 - 1994
 BMW 525iT   Years: 1992 - 1994
 BMW 530i    Year: 1994
 BMW 530iT   Year: 1994
 BMW 535i    Years: 1990 - 1992
 BMW 540i    Year: 1994
 BMW 735i    Years: 1990 - 1992
 BMW 735iL   Years: 1990 - 1992
 BMW 740i    Years: 1993 - 1994
 BMW 740iL   Years: 1993 - 1994
 BMW 750i    Years: 1990 - 1992
 BMW M3      Year: 1995

Number Involved: 180,000

Dates of Manufacture: January 1990 - March 1994

NHTSA Recall No.: 96V110000

Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles.

Description of Defect: The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch
to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on"
position.

Consequence of Defect: If this happens, the brake lights either will not
operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position.
Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is
stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with
a newly designed switch.

Corrective Action: 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.

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