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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 01V001📅 Jan 5, 2001

2000–2001 BMW M5 & 2001 BMW 740I + 2 more recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Handling and control would be drastically affected increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V001000
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Vehicles affected
3,167
Component
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Owner phone
1-800-831-1117
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 10, 2001
Built
Jun 5, 2000 – Oct 9, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V001 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V001?

2000–2001 BMW M5 & 2001 BMW 740I + 2 more. 3,167 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-831-1117.