NHTSA Campaign 00V383000
WHEELS:RIM
Issued by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE · Reported Nov 20, 2000 · 1,914 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE AFFECTING HANDLING AND VEHICLE CONTROL.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | 325I | 2001 | 1,914 |
| BMW | 330I | 2001 | 1,914 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 00V383000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.