Recall 94V037000: 1992–1994 BMW 318

Report received

Feb 17, 1994

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

23,500vehicles

Model years

1992–1994

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

The adhesive material of the two piece throttle body heater migrates into the circulation chamber causing build up of impurities and restriction of flow within the chamber. This condition and water vapors from the crank that freezes at low ambient air temperatures prevents the throttle plate from closing as the driver releases the gas pedal, causing loss of throttle control.

Possible consequence

If loss of throttle control from the frozen throttle body occurs while the vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur.

Remedy

Bmw dealers will replace the throttle body heater with a modified heater.

Affected model years

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

• 1992 BMW 31816 complaints
• 1993 BMW 31817 complaints
• 1994 BMW 31820 complaints