Recall 07V-533 - Tire Placard Inspection/Replacement
SI M71 02 07Tools and Accessories (Engine-Chassis)
January 2008
Technical Service
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL
AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY
ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if there has been a recall campaign, dealers must assure that all new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are free of safety defects and comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards at the time of delivery to the consumer. This means that dealers may not deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers unless the safety defect or noncompliance has been remedied before delivery.
SUBJECT
Recall Campaign 07V-533: Inspect Tire Information Placard
MODEL
Cooper S Convertible (R52)
SITUATION
Certain vehicles were produced with the incorrect Tire Information Label installed. The Tire Information Label may not reflect the actual tire size fitted on the vehicle. This Recall Campaign is being performed to inspect and correct the label as necessary.
Customers will receive notification letters, installation instructions and a Tire Information Label. Customers will be given the option of installing the label themselves or having an authorized MINI dealer perform the procedure. Copies of the Customer Letter and installation instructions are attached to this bulletin.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Recall Campaign involves Cooper S Convertible models which were produced from March 2nd 2007 to August 18th 2007.
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Recall Campaign, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
The Chassis Number Ranges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
PROCEDURE
Open the driver's door and inspect the Tire Information Label located on the B-pillar. The affected vehicles were produced with 205/45 R17 tires.
If the tire size listed on the label is 205/45 R17, no further action is necessary.
If the tire size listed on the label is not 205/45 R17, wipe off the label with a clean, lint-free cloth and apply a new label directly over the existing label.
PARTS INFORMATION
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Recall Campaign has been assigned code number 34. After the vehicle has been checked and corrected, obtain a label (MD 20-036), if necessary, and:
a. Emboss your MINI dealer warranty number in
the middle of the label (1);
b. Punch out code number 34 (2), printed on the
label; and
c. Affix the label to the B-pillar as shown.
If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on top of another one because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
ATTACHMENTS
view PDF attachment M710207Instructions.
view PDF attachment M710207Letter.
view PDF attachment M710207TREAD.