Defect Description For Recall
Insufficient Axial Clearance Exists For Throttle Valve, Shaft, And Housing Due To The Different Thermal Expansion Rates Of The Separate Parts When Vehicle Reaches Normal Operating Temperatures And Ambient Temperature Is 40 Degrees Fahrenheit Or Less.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
525
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
91V029000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
The Limited Axial Clearance Can Cause The Movement Of Thethrottle Valve To Be Impeded, The Valve Is Unable To Close. This Impedance Wouldkeep The Vehicle From Decelerating At The Usual Rate After The Gas Pedal Isreleased; This Could Cause Unexpected Maintenance Of Speed And An Accident.
Fix Defect
Inspect And Repair The Vehicle By Replacing Throttle Housing If Insufficient Axial Clearance Is Found.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19900901
End Of Manufacture
19901201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5644
Date Owners Notified
19910708
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19910215