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Safety recall · 21V646000

Equipment: labels BMW recall

BMW of North America reported this recall to NHTSA on August 18, 2021. It covers about 13 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
21V646000
Reported
Aug 18, 2021
Vehicles
13
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The tire label may contain the wrong tire size and pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

The risk

Incorrect tire size and pressure information could result in the wrong tires being installed, or improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Contacts

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized BMW dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 21V646000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2022 BMW X405D

Questions

Is the 21V646000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BMW of North America's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 21V646000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 21V646000 announced?

BMW of North America reported it to NHTSA on August 18, 2021. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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