NHTSA recall 91V-029 (91V029000)

vehicle speed control recall reported February 15, 1991 - about 5,644 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V029000
Also written as: 91V-029
Reported: February 15, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~5,644
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

INSUFFICIENT AXIAL CLEARANCE EXISTS FOR THROTTLE VALVE, SHAFT, AND HOUSING DUE TO THE DIFFERENT THERMAL EXPANSION RATES OF THE SEPARATE PARTS WHEN VEHICLE REACHES NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS 40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR LESS.

Why it is dangerous

THE LIMITED AXIAL CLEARANCE CAN CAUSE THE MOVEMENT OF THETHROTTLE VALVE TO BE IMPEDED, THE VALVE IS UNABLE TO CLOSE. THIS IMPEDANCE WOULDKEEP THE VEHICLE FROM DECELERATING AT THE USUAL RATE AFTER THE GAS PEDAL ISRELEASED; THIS COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED MAINTENANCE OF SPEED AND AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSPECT AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE BY REPLACING THROTTLE HOUSING IF INSUFFICIENT AXIAL CLEARANCE IS FOUND.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-029 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW 525 - 1991

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