BMW 318 1984: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
| Make : BMW | Model : 318 | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 1983-01-01 - 1983-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V058000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-05-06 | Date Added to Database: 1985-05-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 11000 | ||
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Summary:
THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE WHICH CONTROLS IDLE SPEED BY VARYING THE AMOUNT OF INTAKE AIR THAT BYPASSES THE THROTTLE PLATE IS SUBJECT TO BACKFIRE INTO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. SUCH BACKFIRE CAN DAMAGE THE VALVE AND CAUSE THE IDLE VALVE PLATE TO REMAIN OPEN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS WILL RESULT IN ABNORMALLY HIGH IDLE SPEED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL A REDESIGNED IDLE CONTROL VALVE WHICH CAN NOT STICK OPEN. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: IDLE CONTROL VALVE. |
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