Vehicle recall 91V029000 · February 15, 1991
1991 BMW 525
Insufficient axial clearance exists for throttle valve, shaft, and housing due to the different thermal expansion rates of the separate parts when vehicle reaches normal…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Insufficient axial clearance exists for throttle valve, shaft, and housing due to the different thermal expansion rates of the separate parts when vehicle reaches normal operating temperatures and ambient temperature is 40 degrees fahrenheit or less.
- Consequence
- The limited axial clearance can cause the movement of thethrottle valve to be impeded, the valve is unable to close. This impedance wouldkeep the vehicle from decelerating at the usual rate after the gas pedal isreleased; this could cause unexpected maintenance of speed and an accident.
- Remedy
- Inspect and repair the vehicle by replacing throttle housing if insufficient axial clearance is found.
- Notes
- System: throttle and throttle housing.description of vehicles: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V029000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 15, 1991
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- July 8, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,644
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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