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BMW 740 Recall 94V022: Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

NHTSA campaign 94V022, reported January 3, 1994, 2,306 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 94V022BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Problem
THE THROTTLE CABLE'S TUBE (OUTER CASING) CONTAINS A BEND THAT LEADS TO INCREASED LOADING OF THE INNER CABLE, CAUSING IT TO BREAK.
Risk
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.
Remedy
BMW DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES; ACCELERATOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; IA AND ILA MODELS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THEREMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT BMW SERVICE CENTER AT 1-201-573-2100. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

BMW 7401993