BMW 740 1993: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V022000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | 740 | 1993 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-04-27 | 1994-01-03 | 1994-02-17 |
Production Dates: 1992-10-01 - 1993-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2306
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE THROTTLE CABLE'S TUBE "OUTER CASING" CONTAINS A BEND THAT LEADS TO INCREASED LOADING OF THE INNER CABLE, CAUSING IT TO BREAK.
BREAKAGE OF THE INNER CABLE WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RETURN OR REMAIN AT IDLE. LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
BMW DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE.
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES; ACCELERATOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; IA AND ILA MODELS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THEREMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT BMW SERVICE CENTER AT 1-201-573-2100. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
