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NHTSA Recall 00V383000: Rim (wheels)

BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,914 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the BMW 325I.

1,914
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2000
owners notified (December 22)
NHTSA campaign00V383000
ComponentWHEELS › RIM
Report receivedNovember 20, 2000
Owner notificationDecember 22, 2000
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may have damaged the inner rim flange of the wheels.

Safety risk

This could lead to a sudden loss of air from the tire affecting handling and vehicle control.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the five wheels for possible damage. If damage from the mounting machine is found on any wheel, all five wheels will be replaced.

Notes

Owner notification began december 22, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 00V383000

Make and modelModel years
BMW 325I2001
BMW 330I2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.