Recall 01V001000: 2000–2001 BMW M5 and 3 other models

Report received

Jan 4, 2001

Manufacturer

Bayerische motoren werke

Potentially affected

3,167vehicles

Model years

2000–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires. (18-inch tires are standard equipment on the m5 and optional equipment on the 7-series models). The machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may have damaged the sidewall of one or more tires. The damaged area could weaken to the point where a sudden loss of air from the tire could occur.

Possible consequence

Handling and control would be drastically affected increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the tires and if damage from the mounting machine is found, the tire will be replaced. Owner notification began march 10, 2001. 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 BMW 740I15 complaints
• 2001 BMW 740IL26 complaints
• 2001 BMW 750IL4 complaints
• 2000 BMW M54 complaints
• 2001 BMW M54 complaints