Recall 01V352000: BMW 525I, BMW 525IA, BMW 525IA Sport Wagon and 4 more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Summary
The problem. Vehicle description: during the tire mounting process on certain passenger vehicles built with standard (non-sport) suspension and equipped with continental contitouringcontact ch95 ecoplus tires, size 225/65R16 95H, having DOT codes 4001, 4101, or 4201, the outer sidewall surface of the tires may have been cut by a sharp edge. Operation of the vehicle over a long period of time could lead to a reduction of inflation pressure.
The risk. Continued driving with low inflation pressure in the tire could ultimately result in damage to the tire, affect vehicle handling and control, and could in some cases result in a vehicle crash.
The fix. Dealers will inspect all five tires for a possible cut in the sidewall, and if a cut is found, the tire will be replaced. Owner notification began december 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V352000
- Manufacturer
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Report received
- November 26, 2001
- Owners notified
- December 10, 2001
- Built
- Sep 28, 2001 – Oct 24, 2001
- Units affected
- 1,318
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.