NHTSA Campaign 07V533000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Issued by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC · Reported Nov 20, 2007 · 320 vehicles affected

What's wrong

CERTAIN CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE TIRE SIZE AND CORRESPONDING TIRE PRESSURE BE INDICATED ON THE LABEL AND THE LABEL DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO THE ACTUAL TIRES MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE.

Consequence

INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR AND TIRE DAMAGE WHICH COULD LEAD TO UNFAVORABLE DRIVING CONDITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MINI AT 1-866-275-6464.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE 2007 320
MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE 2007 320

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V533000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.