Safety Recall NHTSA · 85V058000 Reported May 6, 1985

Fuel:carburetor:unknown type

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 11,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
85V058000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
11,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 6, 1985

Defect Summary

The idle control valve which controls idle speed by varying the amount of intake air that bypasses the throttle plate is subject to backfire into the intake manifold. Such backfire can damage the valve and cause the idle valve plate to remain open. consequence of defect: this will result in abnormally high idle speed.

Corrective Action

Install a redesigned idle control valve which can not stick open.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 85V058000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 85V058000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 85V058000?

NHTSA recall 85V058000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on May 6, 1985. It addresses: Fuel:carburetor:unknown type. The recall affects approximately 11,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85V058000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.