NHTSA Recall 01V001000: Tires: sidewall
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,167 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the BMW 740I.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V001000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TIRES › SIDEWALL |
| Report received | January 4, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 10, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 18-inch tires. (18-inch tires are standard equipment on the m5 and optional equipment on the 7-series models). The machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may have damaged the sidewall of one or more tires. The damaged area could weaken to the point where a sudden loss of air from the tire could occur.
Safety risk
Handling and control would be drastically affected increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the tires and if damage from the mounting machine is found, the tire will be replaced. Owner notification began march 10, 2001. 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.
Notes
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 01V001000
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.