Recall 92V-101: 1991 BMW 535, 1991 BMW 735

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Jul 10, 1992, covering about 637 vehicles.

NHTSA number
92V-101
Report date
Jul 10, 1992
Vehicles affected
637
Owners notified
Sep 11, 1992

The problem

Some of these vehicles are equipped with a throttle housing on which the throttle valve shaft retaining nut was not sufficiently tightened.

The risk

If the nut were to loosen, movement of the throttle valvecould be impaired, resulting in the vehicle being unable to decelerate when thegas pedal is released.

The fix

Those throttle housings with suspect manufacturing codes will have the throttle valve shift retaining nut torque tested, and those with insufficient nut torque will be replaced.

Notes

System: throttle.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Recall details

ManufacturerBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
ComponentVehicle Speed Control
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number92V101000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
BMW 5351991All years
BMW 7351991All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 92V-101?

Some of these vehicles are equipped with a throttle housing on which the throttle valve shaft retaining nut was not sufficiently tightened.

How is recall 92V-101 fixed?

Those throttle housings with suspect manufacturing codes will have the throttle valve shift retaining nut torque tested, and those with insufficient nut torque will be replaced.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.