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