Defect Description For Recall
The Cruise Control And Throttle Cables Are Attached To The Same Throttle Valve Actuating Lever At The Throttle Housing. It Is Possible That The PlastIC Bushing On Either Cable Could Break Due To Environmental Influences Coupled With Vibration. If The Bushing Breaks, The Outer Cable Housing Can Separate From The Bushing. In This Case, During Application Of The Throttle Pedal Without Cruise Control Being Engaged, The Outer Tube Could Catch On The Edge Of The Broken Bushing.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
530IT
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
97V131000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause The Throttle Valve To Remain Partially Open. It His Were To Occur, The Car Might Not Decelerate As Expected Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Spring Steel Clip On The Outer Tube Of Each Cable In The Area Of The Adjusting Screw And PlastIC Bushing. The Clip Is Designed To Prevent The Outer Tube From Dislodging From The Bushing.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19930901
End Of Manufacture
19951230
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
410000
Date Owners Notified
19971030
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19970819