NHTSA Recall 97V131000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V131000; Date: Aug. 19, 1997
This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 BMW 318I; 1993 BMW 318I; 1994 BMW 318I; 1995 BMW 318I; 1996 BMW 318I; 1997 BMW 318I; 1994 BMW 318IC; 1995 BMW 318IC; 1996 BMW 318IC; 1997 BMW 318IC; 1992 BMW 318IS; 1993 BMW 318IS; 1994 BMW 318IS; 1995 BMW 318IS; 1996 BMW 318IS; 1997 BMW 318IS; 1995 BMW 318TI; 1996 BMW 318TI; 1997 BMW 318TI; 1992 BMW 325I; 1993 BMW 325I; 1994 BMW 325I; 1995 BMW 325I; 1994 BMW 325IC; 1995 BMW 325IC; 1992 BMW 325IS; 1993 BMW 325IS; 1994 BMW 325IS; 1995 BMW 325IS; 1989 BMW 525I; 1990 BMW 525I; 1991 BMW 525I; 1992 BMW 525I; 1993 BMW 525I; 1994 BMW 525I; 1995 BMW 525I; 1992 BMW 525IT; 1993 BMW 525IT; 1994 BMW 525IT; 1995 BMW 525IT; 1994 BMW 530I; 1995 BMW 530I; 1994 BMW 530IT; 1995 BMW 530IT; 1994 BMW 540I; 1995 BMW 540I; 1993 BMW 740I; 1994 BMW 740I; 1995 BMW 740I; 1996 BMW 740I; 1997 BMW 740I; 1994 BMW 840CI; 1995 BMW 840CI; 1996 BMW 840CI; 1997 BMW 840CI; 1995 BMW M3; 1996 BMW M3; 1997 BMW M3; 1996 BMW Z3; 1997 BMW Z3
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 410,000
Recall Summary:
The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin by the end of October 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 30, 1997
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