NHTSA Recall # | 61117 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V470000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Supplier | MINI |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2002 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
Date of notification | 30/11/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 06/06/02 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/07/02 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/10/05 |
Report created | 12/10/05 |
Regulation part number | 573 |
FMV safety standard number | 110 |
Estimated number of affected units | 960 |
Defect summary | Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims.' the standard requires that the relationship between the tire size and maximum tire pressure be indicated on the vehicle's tire information label. This relationship is not present. |
Consequence summary | Too low or too high tire pressure can cause premature wear and/or tire damage, and could lead to unfavorable driving conditions. |
Corrective action | Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact mini at 1-866-275-6464. |
Recall notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |