Defect Description For Recall
The Idle Control Valve Which Controls Idle Speed By Varying The Amount Of Intake Air That Bypasses The Throttle Plate Is Subject To Backfire Into The Intake Manifold. Such Backfire Can Damage The Valve And Cause The Idle Valve Plate To Remain Open. Consequence Of Defect: This Will Result In Abnormally High Idle Speed.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
318
Year
1984
Recall Campaign Number
85V058000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Install A Redesigned Idle Control Valve Which Can Not Stick Open.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19830101
End Of Manufacture
19831001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11000
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19850506