NHTSA Recall 95V071000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V071000; Date: Apr. 3, 1995
Consequence of non-compliance: loading of the vehicle beyond the capacity weight can cause tire and vehicle damage that can result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 BMW 318IC; 1995 BMW 318ICA
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 5,200
Recall Summary:
An overstatement was made of the vehicle load capacity and designated seating capacity on the tire information placard. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 110, "tire selection and rims. "
How to Fix:
Owners will be mailed a revised placard containg the correct vehicle and designated seating capacities and instructions for installing the placard on their vehicles. If owners prefer, their dealer can install the placard for them.
Recall Notes:
System: equipment; tire reserve load label; fmvss no. 110. Vehicle description: sedan and convertible model passenger vehicles. Note: if you do not receive a revised label free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 28, 1995
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