BMW · Canada · Mod
BMW 3 Series: Engine
Affects BMW 3 Series · 1977 — about 1K vehicles.
The hazard
TWO ENGINE MOUNTED THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY OSCILLATE AND BREAK. IF THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING BREAKS, THE ACCELERATOR MAY NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION AS REQUIRED BY C.M.V.S.S. 124. 1977 BMW 320i 5420001 TO 5429194 1977 BMW 320i AUTOMATIC 5470001 TO 5475124
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational