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NHTSARecalled Jan 3, 1994 · #94V022000

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:FLEXIBLE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE THROTTLE CABLE'S TUBE (OUTER CASING) CONTAINS A BEND THAT LEADS TO INCREASED LOADING OF THE INNER CABLE, CAUSING IT TO BREAK. 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.

Product details

Product
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES:ACCELERATOR:FLEXIBLE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

BMW DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE.

View the official CPSC notice