1977 BMW 320 Recall

Campaign:

77V092000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Vehicle speed control:springs

Affected:

22,850

Defect:

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems". the two accelerator return springs located on top of engine may oscillate at high engine speeds, which may cause vibration noise and lead to premature spring fatigue and possible breakage. this may make it impossible for the accelerator system to return to idle speed.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install rubber sleeves over the return springs to preclude oscillation, without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle linkage and control; return spring.consequences of defect: this condition could adversely affect the driver"sability to control vehicle speed, which could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.

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