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2002 MINI Cooper recall: labels

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 12, 2005. It covers about 960 vehicles.

vehicles affected
960
reported
Oct 12, 2005
owners notified
Nov 30, 2005

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Too low or too high tire pressure can cause premature wear and/or tire damage, and could lead to unfavorable driving conditions.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 05V470000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V470000

Is there a recall on the 2002 MINI Cooper labels?

Yes. Recall 05V470000, reported on October 12, 2005, covers about 960 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V470000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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