BMW 530Ia (2002) – 01V352000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

530IA

Year

2002

Recall Campaign Number

01V352000

Component Description

Tires:Sidewall

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Start Of Manufacture

20010928

End Of Manufacture

20011024

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

1318

Date Owners Notified

20011210

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20011126

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard