1991-1992 BMW 318 recall: vehicle speed control
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on December 17, 1991. It covers about 15,200 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 15,200
- reported
- Dec 17, 1991
- owners notified
- Feb 7, 1992
- related complaints
- 1
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The crankcase ventilation system, vented into the intake tract of the engine at the bellows boot ahead of the throttle housing, allows warm water vapor from the crankcase vent to condense and freeze in the colder bellows boot when the ambient air temperature is 15 degrees fahrenheit or less. The build up of ice can dislodge and move into the throttle housing, preventing the throttle plate from fully closing when the driver releases the gas pedal.
- Risk
- If the throttle plate is prevented from closing, thereis an increase in idle speed as well as slower than normal deceleration, whichoccurs without prior warning and could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the throttle housing with a version containing a modified heating system along with rerouting of the cvs hose. This will prevent ice build-up in the intake tract.
Recall number 91V219000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 91V219000
Is there a recall on the 1991-1992 BMW 318 vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 91V219000, reported on December 17, 1991, covers about 15,200 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 91V219000?
Replace the throttle housing with a version containing a modified heating system along with rerouting of the cvs hose. This will prevent ice build-up in the intake tract.
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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