NHTSA recall 09V-143 (09V143000)

tires recall reported April 30, 2009.

NHTSA campaign number: 09V143000
Also written as: 09V-143
Reported: April 30, 2009
Component: tires

What is being recalled

BMW IS RECALLING 12 MY 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE DELIVERED WITH 15-INCH WHEELS INSTEAD OF 16-INCH WHEELS AS INTENDED, AND THE TIRE LABEL INDICATES 16 INCH WHEELS.

Why it is dangerous

THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE DO NOT CONFORM TO THE TIRE LABEL AS REQUIRED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 15 INCH WHEELS WITH 16-INCH WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-646-4772.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 09V-143 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Mini Cooper - 2009

Mini Cooper Convertible - 2009

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