BMW of North America, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1990

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by BMW of North America, LLC in 1990. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 17, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELS:CAP:COVER:HUB

SCREWS THAT ATTACH WHEEL COVERS ON ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT WHEELS WERE NOT FULLY TORQUED AND MAY GRADUALLY LOOSEN AND SEPARATE FROM WHEELS UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS.

NHTSA ID: 90V204000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 480

Consequence Summary:

WHEEL COVERS COULD SEPARATE FROM WHEELS; THIS COULDPRESENT A HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS IN VICINITY OF OCCURRENCE.

Corrective Action:

APPLY "LOCTITE 242 (BLUE) TO THE WHEEL COVER ATTACHING SCREWS TO PREVENT SCREWS FROM LOOSENING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 30, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES

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.

NHTSA ID: 90V016000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 62,000

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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