NHTSA Recall 91V029000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V029000; Date: Feb. 15, 1991
The limited axial clearance can cause the movement of thethrottle valve to be impeded, the valve is unable to close. This impedance wouldkeep the vehicle from decelerating at the usual rate after the gas pedal isreleased; this could cause unexpected maintenance of speed and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 BMW 525
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 5,644
Recall Summary:
Insufficient axial clearance exists for throttle valve, shaft, and housing due to the different thermal expansion rates of the separate parts when vehicle reaches normal operating temperatures and ambient temperature is 40 degrees fahrenheit or less.
How to Fix:
Inspect and repair the vehicle by replacing throttle housing if insufficient axial clearance is found.
Recall Notes:
System: throttle and throttle housing. Description of vehicles: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 8, 1991
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