Recall 13V-063
US Specs recalled the 1997 BMW 750IL and 1 other model: Equipment (other, labels); Visibility (rearview mirrors/devices, exterior).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-063
- Reported
- February 26, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 4 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera, one 1997 BMW 750IL, and two 1986 BMW 635 CSI vehicles for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." While performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to the passenger side mirror.
The risk
Drivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
US Specs will notify owners and correct the statement on the passenger mirror of the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
US Specs campaign recall number is MR101.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- BMW 750IL 1997
- Porsche 911 Carrera 2002