NHTSA Recall 05V470000: Labels (equipment)
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 960 vehicles. It affects 2002 MINI Cooper.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V470000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | October 12, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 30, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims.' the standard requires that the relationship between the tire size and maximum tire pressure be indicated on the vehicle's tire information label. This relationship is not present.
Safety risk
Too low or too high tire pressure can cause premature wear and/or tire damage, and could lead to unfavorable driving conditions.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact MINI at 1-866-275-6464.
Notes
Customers 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V470000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| MINI Cooper | 2002 |
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.