Recall 10V047000: 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo, 2009–2010 BMW 7-SERIES
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 18, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 1,040
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2010 BMW 550I Gran Turismo
- 2009 BMW 7-SERIES
- 2010 BMW 7-SERIES
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V047000
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner letters
- Apr 16, 2010
- Components
- Equipment:other:labels (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology