NHTSA Recall 68V045000
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1968-04-30. An estimated 464 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
POSSIBILITY TOLERANCE BETWEEN CARBURETOR LINKAGE IS TOO CLOSE.IF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE BINDS ON THROTTLE CABLE DURING OPERATION IT MAY CAUSE SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO OVER RUNNING ENGINE WHILE USING THE CLUTCH.ALSO THE ACCELERATOR RETURN SPRING POSSIBLY MAY BRAKE DUE TO VIBRATION.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING SPRING WHERE NECESSARY.CHECK LINKAGE CLEARANCES.)
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