Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalRecall 89V-005 · 1988–1989 BMW 750
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 89V-005 covers 4,729 1988–1989 BMW 750 for a vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal problem, reported to NHTSA on January 17, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V005000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ACCELERATOR PEDALS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR PAN DURING ASSEMBLY.
The risk
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, PEDAL MAY BECOME STUCK AND NOTFULLY RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE DRIVER REMOVES HIS FOOT FROM THEPEDAL CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
COMPLETELY SEAT LUGS IN THE RECESSES OF THE FLOOR PAN TO ASSURE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE GAS PEDAL.
SYSTEM: ACCELERATOR PEDAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 12 CYLINDER ENGINES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.