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Safety recall · 89V005000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal BMW recall

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this recall to NHTSA on January 17, 1989. It covers about 4,729 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
89V005000
Reported
Jan 17, 1989
Vehicles
4,729
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

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.

Contacts

System: accelerator pedal.Vehicle description: passenger cars with 12 cylinder engines.

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 89V005000.
  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
1988 BMW 75043F
1989 BMW 75002C

Questions

Is the 89V005000 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 89V005000?

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 89V005000 announced?

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported it to NHTSA on January 17, 1989. 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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