Recall 09V-143
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible: Tires.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-143
- Reported
- April 30, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 12 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
The wheels on the vehicle do not conform to the tire label as required.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .