Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
740IL
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V001000
Component Description
Tires:Sidewall
Effect Of Defect
Handling And Control Would Be Drastically Affected Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
20000605
End Of Manufacture
20001009
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3167
Date Owners Notified
20010310
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20010104