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1997 Bmw Z3 Vehicle Speed Control Recall


NHTSA Recall #	16187
NHTSA Compaign #	97V131000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Supplier	BMW
Brand	BMW
Model	Z3
Model Year	1997
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of notification	30/10/97
Begin date of manufacuring	01/07/95
End date of manufacturing	30/07/97
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	19/08/97
Report created	29/08/97
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	410000
Defect summary	The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
Consequence summary	This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective action	Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
Recall notes	Owner notification is expected to begin by the end of october 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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1997 Bmw Z3 Vehicle Speed Control Recall

1997 Bmw Z3 Vehicle Speed Control Recall

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