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BMW 735 Recall 88V135: Seats

NHTSA campaign 88V135, reported August 11, 1988, 8,187 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V135BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Component
SEATS
Problem
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.
Remedy
MANUALLY SEAT THE SEATBACK ON THE BASE.
Notes
SYSTEM: SEATBACK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

BMW 7351988
BMW 7501988