NHTSA Recall 88V031000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V031000; Date: Mar. 15, 1988
This reduced clearance may inhibit the return of thethrottle to a fully closed idle position, when the accelerator pedal isreleased.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 BMW 325
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 1,256
Recall Summary:
The oil dipstick tube attaching bracket may have been bent during production or scheduled maintenance, reducing the clearance between the dipstick ring and the throttle bellcrank lever.
How to Fix:
Requires the cutting off the outboard end of the throttle bellcrank lever to provide necessary clearance.
Recall Notes:
System: accelerator/throttle. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 29, 1988
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