Component
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
The sidewall of your vehicle's tires is a critical part that helps maintain air pressure. Unfortunately, the machine used to install your 18-inch tires may have damaged the sidewall, making it weak and prone to sudden air loss.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens while you're driving, the tire could fail suddenly, causing your vehicle to lose control and making it harder to steer. This could significantly increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will inspect the tires and replace any damaged ones at no cost to you. If you haven't received the repair within a reasonable time, contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 18-INCH TIRES. (18-INCH TIRES ARE STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON THE M5 AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE 7-SERIES MODELS). THE MACHINE USED TO MOUNT AND INFLATE THE TIRES ON THE WHEELS AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE SIDEWALL OF ONE OR MORE TIRES. THE DAMAGED AREA COULD WEAKEN TO THE POINT WHERE A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE COULD OCCUR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
HANDLING AND CONTROL WOULD BE DRASTICALLY AFFECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRES AND IF DAMAGE FROM THE MOUNTING MACHINE IS FOUND, THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 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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