1979 BMW 320I Recall

Campaign:

80V076000 on 07/28/1980

Component:

Vehicle speed control:springs

Manufactured:

08/31/1976 - 06/30/1979

Affected:

66,600

Defect:

When subjected to the extremely high temperatures that can occur in the engine compartment, the damper sleeves which cover the return springs of the accelerator control system can deform and prevent their returning the throttle to idle position after release of the accelerator pedal.

Correction:

Dealer will replace the throttle return damper sleeves with new sleeves of high temperature-resistant plastic material.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle control; accelerator; control return spring.consequences of defect: this could result in an unusually excessive (high) idlespeed which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: if vehicle must be driven prior to repair, moderate speed and increasethe following distances.

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