Defect Description For Recall
When Subjected To The Extremely High Temperatures That Can Occur In The Engine Compartment, The Damper Sleeves Which Cover The Return Springs Of The Accelerator Control System Can Deform And Prevent Their Returning The Throttle To Idle Position After Release Of The Accelerator Pedal.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
320I
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
80V076000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Springs
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Replace The Throttle Return Damper Sleeves With New Sleeves Of High Temperature-Resistant Plastic Material.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19760901
End Of Manufacture
19790701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
66600
Date Owners Notified
19801104
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19800619