Transport CanadaCritical
1981 BMW 5 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #1982079
The official notice
Defect
On certain 528E vehicles, at very cold temperatures, when the engine is warmed up, water vapour might condense and freeze in the throttle houseing after a period of steady driving, causing ice build-up around the throttle plate. The ice may prevent the throttle plate from closing when the driver releases the accelerator pedal. Note: This recall supersedes recall V82017.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
516 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 8279Updated June 10, 2026