Defect Description For Recall
The Adhesive Material Of The Two Piece Throttle Body Heater Migrates Into The Circulation Chamber Causing Build Up Of Impurities And RestriCTIon Of Flow Within The Chamber. This Condition And Water Vapors From The Crank That Freezes At Low Ambient Air Temperatures Prevents The Throttle Plate From Closing As The Driver Releases The Gas Pedal, Causing Loss Of Throttle Control.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
318
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
94V037000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel InjeCTIon System
Effect Of Defect
If Loss Of Throttle Control From The Frozen Throttle Body Occurs While The Vehicle Is In Motion, A Vehicle Crash Could Occur.
Fix Defect
BMW Dealers Will Replace The Throttle Body Heater With A Modified Heater.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19920201
End Of Manufacture
19940101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23500
Date Owners Notified
19940829
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19940217