NHTSA Recall 77V092000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V092000; Date: Jun. 16, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 BMW 320; 1977 BMW 320I
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 22,850
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems". The two accelerator return springs located on top of engine may oscillate at high engine speeds, which may cause vibration noise and lead to premature spring fatigue and possible breakage. This may make it impossible for the accelerator system to return to idle speed.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install rubber sleeves over the return springs to preclude oscillation, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: throttle linkage and control; return spring. Consequences of defect: this condition could adversely affect the driver"sability to control vehicle speed, which could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 25, 1977
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