Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #01V352000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V352000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 1,318 affected units, BMW/TIRES, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: during the tire mounting process on certain passenger vehicles built with standard (non-sport) suspension and equipped with continental contitouringcontact ch95 ecoplus tires, size 225/65r16 95h, having dot codes 4001, 4101, or 4201, the outer sidewall surface of the tires may have been cut by a sharp edge. operation of the vehicle over a long period of time could lead to a reduction of inflation pressure.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect all five tires for a possible cut in the sidewall, and if a cut is found, the tire will be replaced. owner notification began december 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: 01V352000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2001-11-26T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/tires

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 1,318

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: during the tire mounting process on certain passenger vehicles built with standard (non-sport) suspension and equipped with continental contitouringcontact ch95 ecoplus tires, size 225/65r16 95h, having dot codes 4001, 4101, or 4201, the outer sidewall surface of the tires may have been cut by a sharp edge. operation of the vehicle over a long period of time could lead to a reduction of inflation pressure.

Consequence Summary: Continued driving with low inflation pressure in the tire could ultimately result in damage to the tire, affect vehicle handling and control, and could in some cases result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect all five tires for a possible cut in the sidewall, and if a cut is found, the tire will be replaced. owner notification began december 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-ewez~5h4p-zryp

NHTSA ID: 01V352000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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