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Safety recall · 77V092000

Vehicle speed control: springs BMW recall

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this recall to NHTSA on June 16, 1977. It covers about 22,850 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
77V092000
Reported
Jun 16, 1977
Vehicles
22,850
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "Accelerator control systems". The two accelerator return springs located on top of engine may oscillate at high engine speeds, which may cause vibration noise and lead to premature spring fatigue and possible breakage. This may make it impossible for the accelerator system to return to idle speed.

The fix

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install rubber sleeves over the return springs to preclude oscillation, without charge to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: throttle linkage and control; return spring.Consequences of defect: this condition could adversely affect the driver"sability to control vehicle speed, which could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized BMW dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 77V092000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1977 BMW 32001C
1977 BMW 320I04F

Questions

Is the 77V092000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 77V092000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 77V092000 announced?

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported it to NHTSA on June 16, 1977. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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