Recall 80V076000: 1977–1979 BMW 320I

Report received

Jun 19, 1980

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

66,600vehicles

Model years

1977–1979

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

When subjected to the extremely high temperatures that can occur in the engine compartment, the damper sleeves which cover the return springs of the accelerator control system can deform and prevent their returning the throttle to idle position after release of the accelerator pedal.

Remedy

Dealer will replace the throttle return damper sleeves with new sleeves of high temperature-resistant plastic material.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1977 BMW 320I0 complaints
• 1978 BMW 320I2 complaints
• 1979 BMW 320I1 complaints