NHTSA recall 00V-383 (00V383000)

wheels recall reported November 20, 2000 - about 1,914 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V383000
Also written as: 00V-383
Reported: November 20, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~1,914
Component: wheels

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE AFFECTING HANDLING AND VEHICLE CONTROL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-383 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

BMW 325I - 2001

BMW 330I - 2001

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.