1991 BMW 525 recall: vehicle speed control
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on February 15, 1991. It covers about 5,644 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,644
- reported
- Feb 15, 1991
- owners notified
- Jul 8, 1991
- related complaints
- 3
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Insufficient axial clearance exists for throttle valve, shaft, and housing due to the different thermal expansion rates of the separate parts when vehicle reaches normal operating temperatures and ambient temperature is 40 degrees fahrenheit or less.
- Risk
- The limited axial clearance can cause the movement of thethrottle valve to be impeded, the valve is unable to close. This impedance wouldkeep the vehicle from decelerating at the usual rate after the gas pedal isreleased; this could cause unexpected maintenance of speed and an accident.
- Remedy
- Inspect and repair the vehicle by replacing throttle housing if insufficient axial clearance is found.
Recall number 91V029000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 91V029000
Is there a recall on the 1991 BMW 525 vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 91V029000, reported on February 15, 1991, covers about 5,644 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 91V029000?
Inspect and repair the vehicle by replacing throttle housing if insufficient axial clearance is found.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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