| Make : BMW | Model : 320I | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19760901 - 19790701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V076000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19801104 | Date Received by ODI: 19800619 | Date Added to Database: 19800729 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 66600 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE RETURN DAMPER SLEEVES WITH NEW SLEEVES OF HIGH TEMPERATURE-RESISTANT PLASTIC MATERIAL. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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