MINI COOPER 2002: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V470000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MINI | COOPER | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-11-30 | 2005-10-12 | 2005-10-12 |
Production Dates: 2002-06-06 - 2002-07-12
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 960
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 573
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 110
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TIRE SIZE AND MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE BE INDICATED ON THE VEHICLE'S TIRE INFORMATION LABEL. THIS RELATIONSHIP IS NOT PRESENT.
TOO LOW OR TOO HIGH TIRE PRESSURE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR AND/OR TIRE DAMAGE, AND COULD LEAD TO UNFAVORABLE DRIVING CONDITIONS.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MINI AT 1-866-275-6464.
CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
