NHTSA Recall # | 155355 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V483000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X6 |
Model Year | 2021 |
Component | TIRES |
Date of notification | 22/08/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 29/06/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/06/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/08/20 |
Report created | 17/08/20 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 42 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 x6 (sdrive40i, xdrive40i and m50i) and x5 (sdrive40i, xdrive40i and m50i) vehicles equipped with certain pirelli tires. The tires may have a damaged inner layer, possibly resulting in a rapid loss of pressure while the vehicle is moving. |
Consequence summary | A rapid loss of tire pressure while the vehicle is moving can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Bmw has notified all of the affected owners, and dealers will replace the defective tires, free of charge. Bmw has contacted owners by telephone and those owners have had their cars remedied. Owner notification letters will not be sent. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |