Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #06V486000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V486000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 144 affected units, CROSS-SPOKE WHEEL WITH TPM, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, the tire inflation valve hole in the rim of the cross-spoke wheel which is equipped with the optional tire pressure monitoring system (tpm) was incorrectly manufactured. a leak may develop at this location possibly causing sudden deflation of the tire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will temporarily deactivate the tpm system, remove the corresponding valves and integral tpm sensors, and then replace them with standard valves. when a permanent repair is available, owners will be notified to bring their vehicles in for reactivation of the tpm system and replacement of the integral tpm sensors and valves. the recall began on january 12, 2007. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-331-1117.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V486000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2006-12-21T00:00:00

Subject: Cross-spoke wheel with tpm

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 144

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motorcycles, the tire inflation valve hole in the rim of the cross-spoke wheel which is equipped with the optional tire pressure monitoring system (tpm) was incorrectly manufactured. a leak may develop at this location possibly causing sudden deflation of the tire.

Consequence Summary: If this happened, motorcycle handling and control would be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will temporarily deactivate the tpm system, remove the corresponding valves and integral tpm sensors, and then replace them with standard valves. when a permanent repair is available, owners will be notified to bring their vehicles in for reactivation of the tpm system and replacement of the integral tpm sensors and valves. the recall began on january 12, 2007. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-331-1117.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-s4k8-s854_icwx

NHTSA ID: 06V486000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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