Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Do Not Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 124, “Accelerator Control Systems”. The Two Accelerator Return Springs Located On Top Of Engine May Oscillate At High Engine Speeds, Which May Cause Vibration Noise And Lead To Premature Spring Fatigue And Possible Breakage. This May Make It Impossible For The Accelerator System To Return To Idle Speed.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
320
Year
1977
Recall Campaign Number
77V092000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Springs
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Install Rubber Sleeves Over The Return Springs To Preclude Oscillation, Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
22850
Date Owners Notified
19770825
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19770616
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
124