Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #97V131000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V131000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 410,000 affected units, BMW/CRUISE CONTROL-THROTTLE CABLE, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The cruise control and throttle cables 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 due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. if the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. in this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. the clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V131000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 1997-08-19T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/cruise control-throttle cable

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 410,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The cruise control and throttle cables 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 due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. if the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. in this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.

Consequence Summary: This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. the clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 97V131000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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