Vehicle speed control: cablesRecall 88V-031 · 1988 BMW 325
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 88V-031 covers 1,256 1988 BMW 325 for a vehicle speed control: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V031000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE OIL DIPSTICK TUBE ATTACHING BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING PRODUCTION OR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, REDUCING THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DIPSTICK RING AND THE THROTTLE BELLCRANK LEVER.
The risk
THIS REDUCED CLEARANCE MAY INHIBIT THE RETURN OF THETHROTTLE TO A FULLY CLOSED IDLE POSITION, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ISRELEASED.
The fix
REQUIRES THE CUTTING OFF THE OUTBOARD END OF THE THROTTLE BELLCRANK LEVER TO PROVIDE NECESSARY CLEARANCE.
SYSTEM: ACCELERATOR/THROTTLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.