| Make : BMW | Model : 740 | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19921001 - 19930101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V022000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940427 | Date Received by ODI: 19940103 | Date Added to Database: 19940217 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2306 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE THROTTLE CABLE'S TUBE (OUTER CASING) CONTAINS A BEND THAT LEADS TO INCREASED LOADING OF THE INNER CABLE, CAUSING IT TO BREAK. |
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Consequence:
BREAKAGE OF THE INNER CABLE WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RETURN OR REMAIN AT IDLE. LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
BMW DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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