BMW 318, 325 (1985-1986): Steering
Recall 86V138000 · Oct 20, 1986 · Bayerische Motoren Werke
120,261
vehicles affected
120,261
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 86V138000
- Date
- Oct 20, 1986
- Maker
- Bayerische Motoren Werke
- Units affected
- 120,261
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Steering wheel/handle bar
- Model years
- 1985-1986
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE TWO PARTS OF THE STEERING COLUMN DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT COULD COMPLETELY DISCONNECT IF THE CAR CONTACTS AN OBJECT IN THE ROADWAY OR ELSEWHERE OF SUFFICIENT MASS TO APPLY A SIGNIFICANT FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE STEERING GEARBOX. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BOLT TWO SPECIALLY FORMED PLATES TO THE DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT SO THAT STEERING CAPABILITY WILL BE RETAINED.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 86V138000?
2 models: BMW 318 (1985), BMW 325 (1985-1986), about 120,261 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 86V138000?
BOLT TWO SPECIALLY FORMED PLATES TO THE DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT SO THAT STEERING CAPABILITY WILL BE RETAINED.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.