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 STIFFEN AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION. THIS IS AN EXTENSION AND FOLLOW-UP OF RECALL V77123. 1977-1978 BMW 320I STANDARD - 5420001 TO 5442768 1977-1978 BMW 320I AUTOMATIC - 5470001 TO 5478332
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