Defect Description For Recall
The Throttle Cable’S Tube (Outer Casing) Contains A Bend That Leads To Increased Loading Of The Inner Cable, Causing It To Break.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
740
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
94V022000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
Effect Of Defect
Breakage Of The Inner Cable Would Cause Loss Of Throttle Control, Causing The Engine To Return Or Remain At Idle. Loss Of Throttle Control Could Cause An Accident.
Fix Defect
BMW Dealers Will Replace The Throttle Cable.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19921001
End Of Manufacture
19930101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2306
Date Owners Notified
19940427
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
19940103