Component
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
The sidewall of your tires might have been damaged during the mounting process. This could be happening on 2001 vehicles with a specific type of Continental tire, size 225/65R16 95H, with certain DOT codes.
Risk if Unfixed
If the damage isn't fixed, your tires could slowly lose air. Over time, this could make your vehicle harder to handle, and in the worst case, it could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace any damaged tires at no cost to you. If you don't get the repair done within a reasonable time, contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117 to follow up.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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