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NHTSA recall 94V022000

Vehicle speed control › Cables

BMW 740

Reported Jan 3, 19942,306 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt Oct 1, 1992 – Jan 1, 1993

The defect

The throttle cable's tube (outer casing) contains a bend that leads to increased loading of the inner cable, causing it to break.

The risk

Breakage of the inner cable would cause loss of throttle control, causing the engine to return or remain at idle. Loss of throttle control could cause an accident.

The remedy

BMW dealers will replace the throttle cable.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

BMW 740
1993

Notes

System: fuel; throttle linkages; accelerator.vehicle description: passenger cars; ia and ila models.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided within a reasonable time or theremedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact BMW service center at 1-201-573-2100. Also, contact the national highway traffic administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.