NHTSA Recall 01V352000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V352000; Date: Nov. 26, 2001
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 BMW 525I; 2002 BMW 525IA; 2002 BMW 525ia Sport Wagon; 2002 BMW 530I; 2002 BMW 530IA; 2002 BMW 540IA; 2002 BMW 540ia Sport Wagon
Component: Tires:sidewall
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 1,318
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 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: Dec 10, 2001
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