NHTSA recall 95V-071 (95V071000)

equipment recall reported April 3, 1995 - about 5,200 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V071000
Also written as: 95V-071
Reported: April 3, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~5,200
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

AN OVERSTATEMENT WAS MADE OF THE VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY AND DESIGNATED SEATING CAPACITY ON THE TIRE INFORMATION PLACARD. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Why it is dangerous

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LOADING OF THE VEHICLE BEYOND THE CAPACITY WEIGHT CAN CAUSE TIRE AND VEHICLE DAMAGE THAT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A REVISED PLACARD CONTAING THE CORRECT VEHICLE AND DESIGNATED SEATING CAPACITIES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE PLACARD ON THEIR VEHICLES. IF OWNERS PREFER, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE PLACARD FOR THEM.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-071 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW 318IC - 1995

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