Bmw recall: Equipment
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 7-series and model year 2010 550i grand turismo vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110 "tire selection and rims." these vehicle's are equipped with a tire pressure label indicating that the vehicle's seating capacity is five (5) passengers. The actual seating capacity is four (4) passengers. The tire size, tire pressure, and vehicle capacity weight on the label are correct.
What could happen
The tire label does not conform to FMVSS 110.
The fix
BMW will notify owners and authorized BMW dealers will replace the tire label free of charge. The safety recall began on april 16, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 550I Gran Turismo 2010
- Bmw 7-Series 2009–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V047000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 18, 2010
- Owners notified
- Apr 16, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,040
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 24, 2009 to Nov 26, 2009
- Part
- Equipment › Other › Labels
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 110
Notes
Owners 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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 18, 2018
- Bmw recall: Power train Feb 2, 2017
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 10, 2012
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 20, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.