Vehicle recall 94V022000 · January 3, 1994
1993 BMW 740
The throttle cable's tube (outer casing) contains a bend that leads to increased loading of the inner cable, causing it to break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The throttle cable's tube (outer casing) contains a bend that leads to increased loading of the inner cable, causing it to break.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V022000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 3, 1994
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- April 27, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,306
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
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