NHTSA Recall 09V143000: Tires
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12 vehicles. It affects 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V143000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TIRES |
| Report received | April 30, 2009 |
| Owner notification | April 30, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
BMW is recalling 12 my 2009 MINI cooper convertible vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the affected vehicles were delivered with 15-inch wheels instead of 16-inch wheels as intended, and the tire label indicates 16 inch wheels.
Safety risk
The wheels on the vehicle do not conform to the tire label as required.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the 15 inch wheels with 16-inch wheels free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact BMW at 1-866-646-4772.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V143000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| MINI Cooper Convertible | 2009 |
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.