NHTSA Recall 85V058000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V058000; Date: May. 6, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 BMW 318
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 11,000
Recall Summary:
The idle control valve which controls idle speed by varying the amount of intake air that bypasses the throttle plate is subject to backfire into the intake manifold. Such backfire can damage the valve and cause the idle valve plate to remain open. Consequence of defect: this will result in abnormally high idle speed.
How to Fix:
Install a redesigned idle control valve which can not stick open.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: idle control valve.
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