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Transport Canada recall 1996159

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Campaign
Published byTransport Canada (Canada)
Campaign number1996159
Manufacturer's numberRC96-016
Reported1996-10-07
ComponentAirbag
Notification typeSafety Mfr
Units potentially affected2617

What is wrong

On certain 318I, 318IS, 325I, 325IS, 525I, 525IT, 535I, 735I, 735IL, 750IL, 850I and M5, the locking tab for the airbag contact ring in the steering wheel assembly could break without warning. If this happens it is possible that the contact ring wiring could break. This would cause the readiness indicator lamp ("SRS" or "AIRBAG") to illuminate and in such a case the airbag would not be available for deployment in a frontal impact. Correction: Locking tab will be replaced with one of a different design.

Vehicles this campaign lists
1992 BMW 3 SERIESListed under a family name that covers this model.
1992 BMW 3 SERIESListed under a family name that covers this model.
1992 BMW 3 SERIESListed under a family name that covers this model.
1992 BMW 3 SERIESListed under a family name that covers this model.
1992 BMW 3 SERIESListed under a family name that covers this model.
1992 BMW 3 SERIESListed under a family name that covers this model.
1992 BMW 3 SERIESListed under a family name that covers this model.
1991 BMW 5 SERIES
1992 BMW 5 SERIES
1991 BMW 7 SERIES
1992 BMW 7 SERIES
1991 BMW 8 SERIES
1992 BMW 8 SERIES

A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
MSG04151997-06-17. Service bulletin. RECALL 96V110 - BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HAS INITIATED A RECALL CAMPAIGN WHICH INVOLVES THE AIRBAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB. *TW

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

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