NHTSA recall 04V-348 (04V348000)

tires recall reported July 12, 2004 - about 1,193 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V348000
Also written as: 04V-348
Reported: July 12, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~1,193
Component: tires

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLAT TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTLY PROGRAMMED. IN THE EVENT OF A FLAT TIRE, AN AUDIBLE SIGNAL WILL NOT SOUND TO ALERT THE DRIVER TO A FLAT TIRE.

Why it is dangerous

DUE TO THE LACK OF AN AUDIBLE SIGNAL, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE OF A FLAT TIRE, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S SOFTWARE IN ORDER TO ACTUATE THE FLAT TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM'S AUDIBLE SIGNAL. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MINI CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 1-866-275-6464.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-348 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Mini Cooper S - 2004

Mini Cooper - 2004

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