Vehicle recall 94V037000 · February 17, 1994
1992-1994 BMW 318
The adhesive material of the two piece throttle body heater migrates into the circulation chamber causing build up of impurities and restriction of flow within the chamber.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The adhesive material of the two piece throttle body heater migrates into the circulation chamber causing build up of impurities and restriction of flow within the chamber. This condition and water vapors from the crank that freezes at low ambient air temperatures prevents the throttle plate from closing as the driver releases the gas pedal, causing loss of throttle control.
- Consequence
- If loss of throttle control from the frozen throttle body occurs while the vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur.
- Remedy
- BMW dealers will replace the throttle body heater with a modified heater.
- Notes
- System: fuel; fuel injection system.vehicle description: passenger vehicles, model 318I and 318IS.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 and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliane, please contact BMW service center at 1-201-573-2100. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V037000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 17, 1994
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- August 29, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
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