NHTSA Recall 86V138000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 120,261 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the BMW 318.
| NHTSA campaign | 86V138000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | October 20, 1986 |
| Owner notification | February 19, 1987 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Bolt two specially formed plates to the disengagement element so that steering capability will be retained.
Notes
System: steering column.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Vehicles covered by recall 86V138000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.