BMW Recalls 2009-2010 Models for Incorrect Tire Label Seating Capacity
BMW is recalling 2009-2010 7-Series and 2010 550i Gran Turismo vehicles because the tire pressure label incorrectly lists a seating capacity of five instead of four.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 1/5 (Low).
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a documentation and labeling error where the tire label does not conform to FMVSS 110, which aligns with the 'Low' severity criteria for documentation issues and packaging-only problems.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 7-Series and model year 2010 550i Gran Turismo vehicles. The recall addresses a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The vehicles are equipped with a tire pressure label that indicates a seating capacity of five passengers, whereas the actual seating capacity is four. The tire size, tire pressure, and vehicle capacity weight listed on the label are correct. The defect is limited to the non-conforming tire label.
BMW will notify owners, and authorized BMW dealers will replace the tire label free of charge. The safety recall began on April 16, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Labeling
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,040
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- 550I GRAN TURISMO
- 7-SERIES
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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