Recall 91V029000: 1991 BMW 525

Report received

Feb 15, 1991

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

5,644vehicles

Model years

1991

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

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

Inspect and repair the vehicle by replacing throttle housing if insufficient axial clearance is found.

Affected model years

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

• 1991 BMW 52515 complaints