Recall 07V533000: Tire Label Non-Compliance

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Mini/Cooper Convertible 2007

Mini/Cooper S Convertible 2007

MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V533000

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 06, 2007

COMPONENT: Equipment: Other: Labels

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 320

SUMMARY:
Certain convertible vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." The standard requires that the tire size and corresponding tire pressure be indicated on the label and the label does not correspond to the actual tires mounted on the vehicle.

CONSEQUENCE:
Incorrect tire pressure can cause premature wear and tire damage which could lead to unfavorable driving conditions increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall is expected to begin during November 2007. Owners may contact Mini at 1-866-275-6464.

NOTES:
Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.