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BMW 325 Recall 92V140: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring

NHTSA campaign 92V140, reported September 29, 1992, 2,942 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 92V140BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Problem
THE SCREW THAT SECURES THE WIPER SWITCH AT ONE LOCATION AND WHICH ALSO PROVIDES A GROUND FOR THE WIPER CIRCUIT, LOOSENS AS THE SWITCH IS OPERATED OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. AS THE SCREW CONTINUES TO LOOSEN THE GROUND FOR THE WIPER CIRCUIT IS INTERMITTENTLY OR COMPLETELY LOST.
Risk
THE INTERMITTENT OR COMPLETE LOSS OF THE WIPER CIRCUITGROUND CAUSES THE WIPERS TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY OR NOT AT ALL, RESULTING INREDUCED VISIBILITY FOR THE DRIVER IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Remedy
RELOCATE THE WIPER SWITCH GROUND WIRE ATTACHMENT ON THE STEERING COLUMN.
Notes
SYSTEM: VISUAL; WINDSHIELD WIPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

BMW 3251991