NHTSA recall campaign
88V135000
ManufacturerBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEReported1988-08-11Affected8,187 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEATBACKS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BASE RECLINING ARMS (ATTACHING BRACKETS).
Risk
THERE MAY BE LOOSENESS OF, OR NOISE IN, THE SEATBACK;ALSO, DURING A SEVERE REAR IMPACT, SEATBACK MIGHT NOT SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT.
Manufacturer remedy
MANUALLY SEAT THE SEATBACK ON THE BASE.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →