1990-1997 BMW 318I, BMW 318IC and others recall: vehicle speed control

Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on August 19, 1997. It covers about 410,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 410,000
reported: Aug 19, 1997
owners notified: Oct 30, 1997
related complaints: 27

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong: The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
Risk: This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.

Recall number 97V131000

Affected vehicles

BMW 318I 1992-1997 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
BMW 318IC 1994-1997 1994 1995 1996 1997
BMW 318IS 1992-1997 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
BMW 318TI 1995-1997 1995 1996 1997
BMW 325I 1992-1995 1992 1993 1994 1995
BMW 325IC 1994-1995 1994 1995
BMW 325IS 1992-1995 1992 1993 1994 1995
BMW 525I 1990-1995 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
BMW 525IT 1992-1995 1992 1993 1994 1995
BMW 530I 1994-1995 1994 1995
BMW 530IT 1994-1995 1994 1995
BMW 540I 1994-1995 1994 1995
BMW 740I 1993-1997 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
BMW 840CI 1994-1997 1994 1995 1996 1997
BMW M3 1995-1997 1995 1996 1997
BMW Z3 1996-1997 1996 1997

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 27 complaints about acceleration problems.

1994 BMW 318I 1995 BMW 318I 1996 BMW 318I 1997 BMW 318I 1994 BMW 318IC 1995 BMW 318IC 1996 BMW 318IC 1997 BMW 318IC 1994 BMW 318IS 1995 BMW 318IS 1996 BMW 318IS 1997 BMW 318IS

Questions about recall 97V131000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1997 BMW 318I, BMW 318IC and others vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 97V131000, reported on August 19, 1997, covers about 410,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V131000?

Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.

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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