TiresRecall 03V-214 · 2003 BMW Z4

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 03V-214 covers 180 2003 BMW Z4 for a tires problem, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1801 model

ReportedJun 9, 2003Owners notified Jul 14, 2003

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V214000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 18" TIRES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TIRE HAS BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE MOUNTING PROCESS TO THE RIM.

The risk

CONSEQUENTLY, A LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE, OR A TIRE FAILURE, COULD OCCUR. DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND THE DRIVER'S REACTIONS, THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL UNSEAT THE TIRE FROM ITS RIM, INSPECT FOR ANY DAMAGE, AND THEN RESEAT THE TIRE TO ITS RIM. IF INSPECTION REVEALS THAT A FRONT TIRE HAS INCURRED DAMAGE DURING THE MOUNTING PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

BMW Z42003

Built from March 21, 2003 to April 2, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.