Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V233000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 04/01/2010 to 05/08/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 296 | 10/08/2010 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 06/02/2010 | 06/03/2010 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Improper tire inflation can result in premature tire failure or reduced vehicle handling performance, either of which can increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| SIB-61-08-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10037026 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-61-08-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10037026 | Bmw: elctronically disconnecting the junction box without disconnecting the battery will cause damage to the rear power distribution box. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| SIB-41-01-11 | 09/01/2011 | 10042724 | Bmw: on certain vehicles, under the engine hood, an incorrect emission label (2011) has been installed instead of the 2012 emission label. | 01/06/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 04/21/2011 | 469 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the fuel pump. the driver window was making a loud noise so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the contact was unsure of the diagnosis and the repair. when she started the vehicle at times, she noticed that it was very loud. the contact also stated that there was no air being emitted from the air conditioner. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. the current mileage was approximately 500. the failure mileage was 469-bk | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 04/21/2011 | 469 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the fuel pump. in addition, the driver side window was making a loud noise but the contact was unsure of the diagnosis and the repair. also, when first starting the vehicle, the engine would roar abnormally loud. the contact also stated that there was no air emitting from the air conditioner when activated. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was approximately 500 and the failure mileage was 469. | |||