BMW 325I, 330I: Rim

Date

Nov. 20, 2000

Filed by

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Vehicles

BMW 325I (2001); BMW 330I (2001)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC

Component

Wheels › Rim

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

1914

What can happen

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.

Recall notes

Owner notification began December 22, 2000.OWNERS Who take their Vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon Service date And do not receive The Free remedy within a reasonable Time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. Also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Auto Safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Owner notification date

Dec. 22, 2000

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

00V383000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.