Recall 05V470000: Tire Label Non-Compliance

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Mini/Cooper 2002

MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V470000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: September 26, 2005

COMPONENT: Equipment: Other: Labels

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 960

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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 is expected to begin during October 2005. Owners should contact Mini at 1-866-275-6464.

NOTES:
Customers can 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.