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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| 09V474000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 08/19/2009 to 10/09/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 205 | 03/04/2010 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 12/15/2009 | 12/15/2009 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2010 mini cooper and cooper s vehicles for failing comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. the affected vehicles were equipped with 17 inch wheels, but their label states that they were equipped with 16 inch wheels. also the tire pressure stated on the label for the cooper s is incorrect. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Erroneous tire information could lead to improper tire fitment and inflation which could affect the durability of the tire and the stability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. the recall began on march 4, 2010. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||