Safety Recall: E34 5 Series Touring - Check the Steering Lock

[Tiger]

Can't find any data at government website... this must be a voluntary recall. However, during a search, I found this... scary...

http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.go...-94V219-NN.PDF

[Ross]

My '89 started doing this, that's when I pulled the fuse.

[leicesterboy15]

I've added some more pics hopefully to clear some things up but they're not much better. You should be able to get the info you need from the 3 together though! Don't take offence at me clearing my details, I not worried about anyone here, I just don't want all my car and address details on the net for all to see.

Can anyone explain what the Control Cam of the Steering lock actually is? Is there a pic on realoem? Any symptoms of failure? What does it do? Can I see / check it myself? My car is a UK auto if that makes any difference and I think the reference to Touring is just because I have one, I doubt it affects only the touring. There is no recall campaign no on the letter but it is recent, its dated Friday (29/02)!

[Ross]

There is a potmetal piece that breaks inside these, I think that's what they refer to. No pics on realoem, only the complete assemby.This breaks the connection between the lock barrel and the pawl that locks the column as well as the switch. The key and lock barrel will turn but do nothing.
The replacement part is identical to the old one BTW. At least here in the U.S.
Would you please post the recall #? It's not visible.

[blue540]

I got one of those letters about 6 months ago. Funnily enough my car is with the dealer right now being done.

95' 540 Touring Auto

Strange that not everyone is contacted at the same time.

[Ross]

It looks like those of you in the U.K. are being taken care of while us yanks are left to twist in the wind.
Would you mind posting your service ticket after the work is done? I'm curious to see if the part replaced is what I think it is.
Thanks much,
Ross

[Tiger]

or fax it over to someone so he/she can scan the item into PDF that potential wagon owners can bring to BMW to request the recall service. Again... the recall # is important so the dealer can refer it when they look it up.

[mattyb]

There is no recall campaign no on the letter but it is recent, its dated Friday (29/02)!