The issue
On certain 318IC, 318IS, 318TI, 325I, 325IC, 325IS, 525I, 525IT, 530I, 530IT, 540I, 740I, 740IL, 840CI and M3, the cruise control and throttle cable 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 causing the outer cable housing to separate from the bushing. Throttle pedal application without cruise control engagement could cause the outer tube to catch on the edge of the broken bushing resulting in the throttle valve remaining partially open. If this were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected and a crash could occut. Correction: A spring clip will be installed on the outer tube of each cable to prevent dislodgment from the bushing.
Description (français)
Sur certaines BMW 318IC, 318IS, 318TI, 325I, 325IC, 325IS, 525I, 525IT, 530I, 530IT, 540I, 740I, 740IL, 840CI et M3, le régulateur de vitesse et le câble de l’accélérateur sont fixés au même levier de commande du papillon des gaz sur le carter du papillon des gaz. Il se peut que le manchon de plastique de l’un ou l’autre câble se brise et que la gaine extérieure du câble se détache du manchon. Le fait d’appuyer sur la pédale sans engager le régulateur de vitesse peut alors faire en sorte que la gaine extérieure accroche le bord du manchon brisé et que le papillon des gaz reste partiellement ouvert. Si c’est le cas, il se peut que le véhicule ne décélère pas comme prévu et qu’un accident s’ensuive.Correction : Une bride à ressort devra être posée sur la gaine extérieure de chaque câble pour empêcher qu’elle ne se détache du manchon.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| BMW 5 Series | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 |
| BMW 7 Series | 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| BMW 8 Series | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| BMW Z3 | 1996, 1997 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| BMW 3 Series | 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| BMW 3 Series | 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| BMW 3 Series | 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| BMW 3 Series | 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| BMW 3 Series | 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| BMW 5 Series | 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| BMW 5 Series | 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| BMW 5 Series | 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| BMW 5 Series | 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| BMW 5 Series | 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| BMW 5 Series | 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| BMW 5 Series | 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| BMW 7 Series | 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| BMW 7 Series | 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| BMW 7 Series | 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| BMW 7 Series | 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| BMW 8 Series | 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| BMW 8 Series | 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| BMW 8 Series | 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| BMW Z3 | 1996 | 30 | 1 |
| BMW Z3 | 1997 | 47 | 1 |