Defect Description For Recall
The Crankcase Ventilation System, Vented Into The Intake Tract Of The Engine At The Bellows Boot Ahead Of The Throttle Housing, Allows Warm Water Vapor From The Crankcase Vent To Condense And Freeze In The Colder Bellows Boot When The Ambient Air Temperature Is 15 Degrees Fahrenheit Or Less. The Build Up Of Ice Can Dislodge And Move Into The Throttle Housing, Preventing The Throttle Plate From Fully Closing When The Driver Releases The Gas Pedal.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
318
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
91V219000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
If The Throttle Plate Is Prevented From Closing, TherEIS An Increase In Idle Speed As Well As Slower Than Normal Deceleration, Whichoccurs Without Prior Warning And Could Result In An Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace The Throttle Housing With A Version Containing A Modified Heating System Along With Rerouting Of The Cvs Hose. This Will Prevent Ice Build-Up In The Intake Tract.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19900601
End Of Manufacture
19911101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15200
Date Owners Notified
19920207
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19911217