Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1991 BMW 7 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #1996159
The official notice
Defect
On certain 318I, 318IS, 325I, 325IS, 525I, 525IT, 535I, 735I, 735IL, 750IL, 850I and M5, the locking tab for the airbag contact ring in the steering wheel assembly could break without warning. If this happens it is possible that the contact ring wiring could break. This would cause the readiness indicator lamp ("SRS" or "AIRBAG") to illuminate and in such a case the airbag would not be available for deployment in a frontal impact.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Locking tab will be replaced with one of a different design.
2,617 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RC96-016Updated June 10, 2026