Bmw 320i 1978

• Recall 65796 [USA]: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle control; accelerator; control return spring.consequences of defect: t
  When subjected to the extremely high temperatures that can occur in the engine compartment, the damper sleeves which cover the return springs of the accelerator control system can deform and prevent their returning the throttle to idle position after release of the accelerator pedal.
  dealer will replace the throttle return damper sleeves with new sleeves of high temperature-resistant plastic material.
  vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: throttle control; accelerator; control return spring.Consequences of defect: this could result in an unusually excessive (high) idlespeed which could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.Note: if vehicle must be driven prior to repair, moderate speed and increasethe following distances.

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• Spark plug fouling investigation # DP78034

  Spark plug fouling
  

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After driving at 30 mph and sitting at a stop sign heater core exploded. Scalding hot water gushed from beneath the dash board. Consumer sustained third degree burns on the legs and feet. The seat belt latch would not come undone at the time of the incident. *ak

The heater core ruptured causing servere injury to driving which resulted in property damage. *yc