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1984 BMW 318 RECALL - #85V058000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : CARBURETOR SYSTEM

THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE WHICH CONTROLS IDLE SPEED BY VARYING THE AMOUNT OF INTAKE AIR THAT BYPASSES THE THROTTLE PLATE IS SUBJECT TO BACKFIRE INTO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. SUCH BACKFIRE CAN DAMAGE THE VALVE AND CAUSE THE IDLE VALVE PLATE TO REMAIN OPEN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS WILL RESULT IN ABNORMALLY HIGH IDLE SPEED.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1984 BMW 318
Manufacturer BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Manufactured between 1/1/1983 - 10/1/1983
Recalled on 5/13/1985
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 11,000
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
 
Description THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE WHICH CONTROLS IDLE SPEED BY VARYING THE AMOUNT OF INTAKE AIR THAT BYPASSES THE THROTTLE PLATE IS SUBJECT TO BACKFIRE INTO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. SUCH BACKFIRE CAN DAMAGE THE VALVE AND CAUSE THE IDLE VALVE PLATE TO REMAIN OPEN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS WILL RESULT IN ABNORMALLY HIGH IDLE SPEED.
Consequences
Corrective action INSTALL A REDESIGNED IDLE CONTROL VALVE WHICH CAN NOT STICK OPEN.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: IDLE CONTROL VALVE.
See also 1984 BMW 318 Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, WINDSHIELD, ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

1984 BMW 318 Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, HEATER CORE
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