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NHTSA Campaign ID:  01V352000
Component:  Tires:Sidewall
Manufacturer:  BMW
Year:
2002
Make:
BMW
Model:
5 Series
Recall Date:
11/30/2001
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1318
Manufactured: 10/2001 - 10/2001
Defect Summary:
Passenger vehicles built with standard (non-sport) suspension and equipped with Continental Contitouringcontact CH95 Ecoplus tires, size 225/65R16 95H, having dot 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.
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will inspect all five tires for a possible cut in the sidewall, and if a cut is found, the tire will be replaced.

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