Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 85V-065 · BMW vehicles

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall 85V-065 covers 40 BMW vehicles for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected402 models

ReportedMay 22, 1985Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V065000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

INCORRECT MACHINING OF THE SEATING SURFACE OF THE WHEELS WHERE IT CONTACTS THE HUB OF THE CAR MAY PREVENT THE WHEELS FROM MOUNTING SECURELY TO THE HUB. THIS MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO BREAK AND COULD FALL OFF. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR. OWNERS SHOULD NOT DRIVE THEIR CARS UNTIL REPAIR WORK HAS BEEN DONE.

What to do

The fix

SCRAPE THE CENTER BORE OF THE RIM SO IT CAN CLEAR THE CENTER OF THE HUB.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH TRX 220/55 VR 390 ALLOY WHEELS MANUFACTURED BY FUCHS. THESE WHEELS CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY A STYLIZED FOXHEAD LOGO.SYSTEM: WHEELS.

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

BMW 6351985

BMW 7351985

Built from February 1, 1985 to May 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.