Make : BMW | Model : 740 | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 19921001 - 19930101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V022000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19940427 | Date Received by ODI: 19940103 | Date Added to Database: 19940217 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2306 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE THROTTLE CABLE'S TUBE (OUTER CASING) CONTAINS A BEND THAT LEADS TO INCREASED LOADING OF THE INNER CABLE, CAUSING IT TO BREAK. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
BMW DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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