BMW · Canada · Mod
BMW 7 Series: Engine
Affects BMW 7 Series · 1993 — about 60 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain 740IA and 740ILA vehicles, the inner throttle cable could break due to a smaller than specification bend in the cable tube. If this were to occur, throttle control would be lost and the engine would return to or remain at idle. Correction: Throttle cable will be replaced with one meeting BMW specifications.
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