Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V198000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V198000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 990 affected units, BMW/REAR TIRE SIDEWALL, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: police motorcycles equipped with dunlop sportmax a rear tires, size 160/60 zr18. these tires may have been installed on some of the vehicles as replacement equipment. the campaign is limited to those sportmax a rear tires having date stamps of 189, 199, or 209. it is possible that areas of reduced adhesion on the tread reinforcing cushion strips may have resulted during production of the tires. this could lead to localized separations and blisters where the tread joins the sidewall.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the rear tire for the production date. if an affected tire is found, it will be replaced. owner notification began june 28, 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, option #4.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V198000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-06-14T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/rear tire sidewall

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 990

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: police motorcycles equipped with dunlop sportmax a rear tires, size 160/60 zr18. these tires may have been installed on some of the vehicles as replacement equipment. the campaign is limited to those sportmax a rear tires having date stamps of 189, 199, or 209. it is possible that areas of reduced adhesion on the tread reinforcing cushion strips may have resulted during production of the tires. this could lead to localized separations and blisters where the tread joins the sidewall.

Consequence Summary: If this problem occurs, the rider may notice a vibration of the rear tire and depending on the degree of blistering, vehicle handling could also be affected. continued operation of the vehicle could lead to further weakening of the sidewall area and cause a further deterioration of the vehicle's handling.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the rear tire for the production date. if an affected tire is found, it will be replaced. owner notification began june 28, 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, option #4.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bwnz-pazr.sqdx

NHTSA ID: 01V198000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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