BMW 320, 320I, 530 and others: Tires

Date

March 13, 1978

Filed by

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Vehicles

BMW 320 (1978); BMW 320I (1978); BMW 530 (1978); BMW 530I (1978)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

BMW of North America, LLC

Component

Tires

Description of the defect

Due to a material stuctural defect, The Rubber Seal between The Metal Valve stem And rim allows slow seepage of Air around The Valve base.

Potentially affected

4681

Remedy

The dealer will replace defective Metal Tire Valve stems And Rubber seals with New ones, at no cost to The customer.

Recall notes

Vehicle description: passenger Vehicles.System: Tires; Valve stem.consequences of defect: this condition would allow The Tire to be operated inan underinflated condition, possibly causing The Tire to overheat And result ina blow-out. This could cause a loss of Vehicle Control And an accident.

Owner notification date

May 1, 1978

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

78V056000

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.