Recall 09V143000: Tire Label Non-Compliance

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Mini/Cooper Convertible 2009

MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC

MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 17, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V143000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Tires

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 12

SUMMARY:
BMW is recalling 12 M/Y 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." The issue involves the vehicle tires and tire pressure label. The affected vehicles were equipped with 15-inch wheels instead of 16-inch wheels, therefore, the tire label does not correspond to the tires on the vehicle as required by FMVSS 110.

CONSEQUENCE:
Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications or misprint label could increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the tires with 16-inch wheels free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2009. Owners may contact BMW at 1-866-646-4772.

NOTES:
Owners 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.