Make : BMW | Model : 325I | Year : 2001 |
Build Dates : 20000914 - 20001008 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V383000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20001222 | Date Received by ODI: 20001120 | Date Added to Database: 20001129 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | ||
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Component: WHEELS:RIM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1914 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MACHINE USED TO MOUNT AND INFLATE THE TIRES ON THE WHEELS AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE INNER RIM FLANGE OF THE WHEELS. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE AFFECTING HANDLING AND VEHICLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FIVE WHEELS FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE. IF DAMAGE FROM THE MOUNTING MACHINE IS FOUND ON ANY WHEEL, ALL FIVE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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