What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2001271
- Recall date
- 14 November 2001
- Make
- Bmw
- Models
- 5 Series
- Model years
- 2002
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Tires
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 105
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Certain passenger vehicles built with standard (non-sport) suspension and equipped with continental ContTuringContact CH95 EcoPlus tires in the size 225/65R16 95H, having dotted codes 4001, 4101, or 4201. During the tire mounting process, the outer sidewall surface may have been cut by a sharp edge. Operation of the vehicle over a long period of time could lead to a reduction of inflation pressure. Continued driving with low inflation pressure in the tire could ultimately result in damage to the tire, affect vehicle handling and control, and could in some cases result in a vehicle crash. Correction: dealers will inspect all five tires for a possible cut in the sidewall, and if a cut is found, the tire will be replaced.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2001271.