NHTSA Recall 01V001000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V001000; Date: Jan. 4, 2001
Handling and control would be drastically affected increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 BMW 740I; 2001 BMW 740IL; 2001 BMW 750IL; 2000 BMW M5; 2001 BMW M5
Component: Tires:sidewall
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 3,167
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 10, 2001
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