Vehicle recall 80V076000 · June 19, 1980
1977-1979 BMW 320i
When subjected to the extremely high temperatures that can occur in the engine compartment, the damper sleeves which cover the return springs of the accelerator control system…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- When subjected to the extremely high temperatures that can occur in the engine compartment, the damper sleeves which cover the return springs of the accelerator control system can deform and prevent their returning the throttle to idle position after release of the accelerator pedal.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the throttle return damper sleeves with new sleeves of high temperature-resistant plastic material.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle control; accelerator; control return spring.consequences of defect: this could result in an unusually excessive (high) idlespeed which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: if vehicle must be driven prior to repair, moderate speed and increasethe following distances.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V076000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 19, 1980
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- November 4, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 66,600
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Springs
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