BMW 318Ic (1995) – 97V131000

Defect Description For Recall

The Cruise Control And Throttle Cables Are Attached To The Same Throttle Valve Actuating Lever At The Throttle Housing. It Is Possible That The PlastIC Bushing On Either Cable Could Break Due To Environmental Influences Coupled With Vibration. If The Bushing Breaks, The Outer Cable Housing Can Separate From The Bushing. In This Case, During Application Of The Throttle Pedal Without Cruise Control Being Engaged, The Outer Tube Could Catch On The Edge Of The Broken Bushing.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

318IC

Year

1995

Recall Campaign Number

97V131000

Component Description

Vehicle Speed Control

Effect Of Defect

This Could Cause The Throttle Valve To Remain Partially Open. It His Were To Occur, The Car Might Not Decelerate As Expected Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Install A Spring Steel Clip On The Outer Tube Of Each Cable In The Area Of The Adjusting Screw And PlastIC Bushing. The Clip Is Designed To Prevent The Outer Tube From Dislodging From The Bushing.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Start Of Manufacture

19940201

End Of Manufacture

19970730

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

410000

Date Owners Notified

19971030

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

19970819

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard