1988 BMW 325 RECALL - #88V031000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : CABLES
THE OIL DIPSTICK TUBE ATTACHING BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING PRODUCTION OR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, REDUCING THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DIPSTICK RING AND THE THROTTLE BELLCRANK LEVER.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 BMW 325 |
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| Manufacturer |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1987 - 2/1/1988 |
| Recalled on |
3/21/1988 |
| Influenced by |
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Owners Notified on |
4/29/1988 |
| # Affected |
1,256 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
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| Description |
THE OIL DIPSTICK TUBE ATTACHING BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING PRODUCTION OR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, REDUCING THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DIPSTICK RING AND THE THROTTLE BELLCRANK LEVER. |
| Consequences |
THIS REDUCED CLEARANCE MAY INHIBIT THE RETURN OF THETHROTTLE TO A FULLY CLOSED IDLE POSITION, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ISRELEASED. |
| Corrective action |
REQUIRES THE CUTTING OFF THE OUTBOARD END OF THE THROTTLE BELLCRANK LEVER TO PROVIDE NECESSARY CLEARANCE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: ACCELERATOR/THROTTLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1988 BMW 325 Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, HEATER CORE
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