Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V001000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 3,167 affected units, BMW/TIRES, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires. (18-inch tires are standard equipment on the m5 and optional equipment on the 7-series models). the machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may have damaged the sidewall of one or more tires. the damaged area could weaken to the point where a sudden loss of air from the tire could occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the tires and if damage from the mounting machine is found, the tire will be replaced. owner notification began march 10, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V001000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-01-04T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/tires

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 3,167

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires. (18-inch tires are standard equipment on the m5 and optional equipment on the 7-series models). the machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may have damaged the sidewall of one or more tires. the damaged area could weaken to the point where a sudden loss of air from the tire could occur.

Consequence Summary: Handling and control would be drastically affected increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the tires and if damage from the mounting machine is found, the tire will be replaced. owner notification began march 10, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vw7q-qrzq~pyxy

NHTSA ID: 01V001000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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