Vehicle recall 77V092000 · June 16, 1977
BMW 320 and 320i
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems".
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install rubber sleeves over the return springs to preclude oscillation, without charge to owner.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V092000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 16, 1977
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- August 25, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 22,850
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Springs
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