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problems with steering column

First off, I am very new to the BMW digest but have a great impression 
of it so far, thank you for providing such an informative service.  
Now my question... I have a 1991 318is with roughly 82k miles.  The 
car is in beautiful shape, thanks to a little elbow grease, and is a 
blast to drive.  I've owned the car since Feb. 1 and haven't had a 
problem other than a rattle in the steering column.  Just after 
purchasing the car, I read in a buyers guide that there was a recall 
on the steering column on some of the E30 cars.  I asked the local BMW 
dealer to run my VIN to check on recall status.  They told me there 
were no outstanding recalls on my car.  About a month ago, I was at 
the same dealer buying a part and asked the parts salesman if he knew 
of the recall.  He instantly pulled a box from under the counter and 
showed me the part that recall replaces.  I called the BMW customer 
relations line and explained to them my question about whether that 
recall was issued on my car, and if so, would BMW sover the part a 
second time.  The woman there told me that that recall had been issued 
on my car and that it had been serviced.  As for my question about 
another replacement, she said I had to put my request in writing and 
send it to BMW NA.  Immediately I did this and was answered by a 
telephone call from a gentleman telling me that that recall had never 
been issued on my car and that he had never heard of any sort of 
recall on steering columns.  The rattle has progressed to the point 
that it not only rattles over pot-holes but even on the highway over 
expansion joints.  In fear of the steering wheel falling off in my 
lap, I'm very interested in getting it fixed as soon as possible.  Has 
anyone heard of this recall, experienced this rattle, or have any 
suggestions on where to turn to next hor help?  Thank you in advance 
for any replys.
																																																		Shawn Teague
																																																		1991 318is
																																																		BMW CCA # 123900