Recall 1991163

The issue

On certain 318I, 318IC and 318IS vehicles, at temperatures below -10 degrees centigrade with the engine partially or completely warmed up, condensation from the crankcase ventilation system may freeze at the throttle housing and prevent the throttle plate from fully closing when the accelerator pedal is released. This could result in a slow rate of deceloeration from speed or increased idle speed both of which may adversely affect vehicle control. Correction: Throttle house will be replaced with a version containing a modified heating system and the crankcase vent will be rerouted.

Description (français)

Sur certaines BMW 318I, 318IC et 318IS, si la température est inférieure à 10 C et si le moteur est partiellement ou complètement réchauffé, la vapeur d'eau en provenance du système de ventilation du carter peut geler autour du corps du papillon des gaz et empêcher le papillon de se refermer complètement lorsque l'accélérateur est relâché. Cela peut entraîner une décélération plus lente ou une augmentation du régime du ralenti, deux situations qui peuvent avoir des effets néfastes sur la conduite du véhicule.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: BMW 3 Series