Vehicle speed controlRecall 68V-045 · 1967 BMW 1600-2
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 68V-045 covers 464 1967 BMW 1600-2 for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on April 30, 1968.
Source: NHTSA recall 68V045000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
What to do
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY TOLERANCE BETWEEN CARBURETOR LINKAGE IS TOO CLOSE.IF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE BINDS ON THROTTLE CABLE DURING OPERATION IT MAY CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO OVER RUNNING ENGINE WHILE USING THE CLUTCH.ALSO THE ACCELERATOR RETURN SPRING POSSIBLY MAY BRAKE DUE TO VIBRATION.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING SPRING WHERE NECESSARY.CHECK LINKAGE CLEARANCES.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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