VOLVO 740 1993: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| Make : VOLVO | Model : 740 | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1992-10-01 - 1993-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V022000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-04-27 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-01-03 | Date Added to Database: 1994-02-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2306 | ||
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Summary:
THE THROTTLE CABLE'S TUBE "OUTER CASING" CONTAINS A BEND THAT LEADS TO INCREASED LOADING OF THE INNER CABLE, CAUSING IT TO BREAK. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
BMW DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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