Safety Recall NHTSA · 89V005000 Reported January 17, 1989

Fuel:throttle linkages and control:pedal

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Vehicle Speed Control · 4,729 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
89V005000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicles Affected
4,729
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 17, 1989

Defect Summary

Accelerator pedals may not have been properly attached to the floor pan during assembly.

Safety Consequence

Under certain conditions, pedal may become stuck and notfully return to the idle position when the driver removes his foot from thepedal causing loss of control, which could result in an accident.

Corrective Action

Completely seat lugs in the recesses of the floor pan to assure proper attachment of the gas pedal.

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 89V005000 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 89V005000

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

What is recall 89V005000?

NHTSA recall 89V005000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on January 17, 1989. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages and control:pedal. The recall affects approximately 4,729 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 89V005000 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.