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Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ Canada/ BMW/ 1977123

BMW · Canada · Mod

BMW 3 Series: Engine

Affects BMW 3 Series · 1977–1978 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

PERIODS OF EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER PROTECTIVE DIRT SLEEVE ON THE THROTTLE CABLE TO BECOME STIFF PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION AS REQUIRED BY C.M.V.S.S. 124. OPERATORS MAY HAVE TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND/OR SWITCH OFF THE IGNITION TO DECELERATE THE VEHICLE QUICKLY. 1977-1978 BMW 320I

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