BMW 528 (1982) – 82V010000

Defect Description For Recall

On The Involved Vehicles, Under A Combination Of Low Temperature Conditions And A Warmed Up Engine, Water Vapor In The Warm Air From The Crankcase Housing May Condense And Freeze After A Period Of Steady State Driving Causing Ice Build Up Around The Throttle Plate. The Ice Might Prevent The Throttle Plate From Fully Closing When The Driver Releases The Accelerator Pedal, Causing A Slower Than Normal Deceleration Rate And An Increase Of The Idle Speed.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

528

Year

1982

Recall Campaign Number

82V010000

Component Description

Vehicle Speed Control

Effect Of Defect

Fix Defect

Dealer Will Replace The Existing Throttle Housing With A Heated Throttle Housing At No Cost To Owner.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Start Of Manufacture

19810801

End Of Manufacture

19820101

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

3780

Date Owners Notified

19820121

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

19820128

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard