Transport CanadaCritical
1982 BMW 5 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #1982017
The official notice
Defect
On certain BMW 528E vehicles, at temperatures of -9 degrees celsius and colder and a warmed up engine, water vapour might condense and freeze in the throttle houseing after a period of steady driving, causing ice buildup around the throttle plate. The ice may prevent the throttle plate from fully closing when the driver releases the accelerator pedal.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
210 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 8217Updated June 10, 2026