NHTSA Recall 10V233000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V233000; Date: Jun. 2, 2010
Improper tire inflation can result in premature tire failure or reduced vehicle handling performance, either of which can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 BMW X5; 2011 BMW X6
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 296
Recall Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 x5 sav and x6 sav passenger vehicles manufactured from April 1 through may 8, 2010. The tire label does not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims. " the vehicles are equipped with 20-inch wheels, but the label states that the vehicles were equipped with 19-inch wheels and the stated tire pressure is incorrect for the equipped wheels.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners and provide correct labels free of charge. The owner will have the option to affix the label themselves or they may take their vehicle to a BMW dealer who will affix the label for them at no cost. The safety recall began on October 8, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 8, 2010
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