Vehicle speed controlRecall 86V-080 · BMW vehicles
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 86V-080 covers 9,712 BMW vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V080000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THROTTLE CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION RESULTING IN A BEND OR A KINK OR CHAFING AND FRAYING OF THE BRAIDED WIRE CABLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THROTTLE OPERATION COULD BE IMPAIRED REQUIRING INCREASED EFFORT TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE THROTTLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES, AS REQUIRED, MODIFYING TO ASSURE CABLES CANNOT BEND.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE CABLE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.