Transport CanadaCritical
1988 BMW 3 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #1988049
The official notice
Defect
On certain 325IX vehicles, the oil dipstick tube attaching bracket may have been bent during the manufacturing process or during scheduled maintenance. This could possibly cause the dipstick to interfere with the throttle bellcrank lever's range of motion and prevent the lever from returning to the idle position after release of the accelerator pedal.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Throttle bellcrank lever will be modified to provide sufficient clearance.
127 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 88V-031Updated June 10, 2026