Recall 80V076000: BMW 320I
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Summary
The problem. 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 fix. Dealer will replace the throttle return damper sleeves with new sleeves of high temperature-resistant plastic material.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V076000
- Manufacturer
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Report received
- June 19, 1980
- Owners notified
- November 4, 1980
- Built
- Sep 1, 1976 – Jul 1, 1979
- Units affected
- 66,600
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.