BMW X5, X6: Labels

Date

May 18, 2017

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X5 (2017); BMW X6 (2017)

Component

Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires

Description of the defect

BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with 21-inch tires, however the Tire Information Label states that the vehicles are equipped with 20-inch tires. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Potentially affected

24

What can happen

The incorrect tire size on the label does not comply with FMVSS number 110.

Remedy

BMW has notified the affected owners and is providing them with a corrected tire information placard, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

June 15, 2017

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

110

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V327000

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.