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DX-10-BP_25may17EHHO1

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DX-10-BP_25may17EHHO1

DX-10-BP is a Mini 1000 Automatic, first registered on 7 may 1979, in the Netherlands on the same day. © Bert Visser

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS


Posted on: 2009-12-15
Description
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2010 mini cooper and cooper s vehicles for failing comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  110, tire selection and rims.  The affected vehicles were equipped with 17 inch wheels, but their label states that they were equipped with 16 inch wheels.  Also the tire pressure stated on the label for the cooper s is incorrect.

Consequence
Erroneous tire information could lead to improper tire fitment and inflation which could affect the durability of the tire and the stability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge.  The recall began on march 4, 2010.  Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .