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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V214000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 03/21/2003 to 04/02/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 180 | 07/14/2003 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 06/09/2003 | 06/09/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles equipped with 18 | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequently, a loss of tire pressure, or a tire failure, could occur. depending on traffic conditions and the driver | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will unseat the tire from its rim, inspect for any damage, and then reseat the tire to its rim. if inspection reveals that a front tire has incurred damage during the mounting process, it will be replaced. owner notification began july 14, 2003. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | |||
| 08/23/2006 | 54000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph on dry asphalt roads, a vibration was heard in the vehicle. the tire sensor light came on, and the contact drove the vehicle home. upon inspection of the driver side front tire, the contact determined that the side of the tire closest to the vehicle appeared to have rubbed against the shock absorber, and the cords were visible where the tread met the sidewall. the vehicle was not taken in for service. | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 34000 | 2 | 12/30/2003 |
| Consumer noticed that both rear tires bulged while parked. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed that both inside sidewalls were bulging and needed to be replaced. the tire manufacturer was notified.*ak *sb *nm | |||