Recall - Cruise Control/Throttle Cable Breakage
GROUP 35Pedals
Bulletin Number
35 01 97
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
October 1997
Product Engineering
WHENEVER POSSIBLE, THE REPAIRS OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN SHOULD BE PERFORMED IN CONJUNCTION WITH RECALL 96V-111, S.I. 61 08 96, TO MINIMIZE CUSTOMER INCONVENIENCE
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
SUBJECT:
Recall Campaign 97V-131
MODEL:
E31, E32, E34, E36, E38
Situation:
BMW of North America, Inc. has voluntarily initiated a safety related Recall Campaign which involves the retention of the cruise control and throttle cables of the affected vehicles.
The cruise control and throttle cables used on the above models may experience a breakage of the plastic bushing at the adjusting screw near the throttle housing, due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If this should occur, the outer housing of the cable could become moveable in the bushing.
If the outer housing of the cruise control cable should become dislodged from the bushing during pedal application without the cruise control engaged, the outer housing of the cable could catch on the edge of the broken bushing. If this occurs, the throttle valve would remain partially open, causing a higher than normal idle speed.
The recall involves adding a spring steel clip to each cable to prevent the outer housing from dislodging from the bushing.
Vehicles Affected:
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
The Chassis Number Ranges listed on the charts shown are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered the only deciding factor
Procedure:
Inspect the throttle and cruise control cables to determine if they require installation of the clips Cars equipped with the M60/M62 engines will have to have the noise insulation cover removed to perform this check. Cables without the metal ring as illustrated below do not need to have the clip installed.
Note:
Current production cables are the improved version without the metal ring, so replacement parts will not require installation of the retaining clip.
90 degree curved version cable (1) Metal Ring
Straight version cable (1) Metal Ring
If a cable has the metal ring as illustrated above, install the proper spring steel clip as illustrated below.
Note:
Even If the plastic bushings are cracked or broken, it is not necessary to replace the cable. The spring steel clips will hold the cable in the proper position.
90 degree curved version cable install long spring steel clip (1), part number 35 40 1 165 394 as illustrated.
Straight version cable
Install short spring steel clip (1), part number 35 40 11 65 393 as illustrated. Make certain that the double clip end (2) is on the outer housing of the cable.
Parts Information:
This recall campaign involves the installation of two spring steel clips. The part numbers required depend on the particular application. A general breakdown is given below, but there may be some variations. A visual check will determine exactly which parts are required.
In addition to the parts listed, cars equipped with M60 and M62 engines may experience a failure of one or more of the brackets that fasten the intake manifold cover during the repair.
Recall Campaign Label Instructions:
This Recall Campaign has been assigned code number 202 After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (SD 92-090) and:
a) emboss your BMW dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
b) punch out code number 202 printed on the label and,
c) affix the label to the B pillar as shown:
If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on top of another one because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.
Warranty Status:
Reimbursement for this recall will be via Campaign Entry.
NOTE:
If a customer requests reimbursement for a customer paid repair or replacement of a cruise control or accelerator cable on a vehicle affected by this recall such reimbursement should be made if the customer presents a pertinent repair invoice. Applicable checks/modifications under this recall still need to be performed.
Retailer reimbursement can be obtained by making a sublet claim using defect code 35 41 06 77 00. The customer repair invoice for that prior repair needs to be kept in the vehicle file.