Recalls › 80V076000

NHTSA recall 80V076000

Vehicle speed control › Springs

BMW 320I

Reported Jun 19, 198066,600 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt Sep 1, 1976 – Jul 1, 1979

The defect

When subjected to the extremely high temperatures that can occur in the engine compartment, the damper sleeves which cover the return springs of the accelerator control system can deform and prevent their returning the throttle to idle position after release of the accelerator pedal.

The remedy

Dealer will replace the throttle return damper sleeves with new sleeves of high temperature-resistant plastic material.

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Vehicles in this recall

BMW 320I
197719781979

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle control; accelerator; control return spring.consequences of defect: this could result in an unusually excessive (high) idlespeed which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: if vehicle must be driven prior to repair, moderate speed and increasethe following distances.