Recall 10V047000: Tire Label Non-Compliance

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

BMW/550I Gran Turismo 2010

BMW/7-Series 2009-2010

MANUFACTURER: BMW of North America, LLC

MFR'S REPORT DATE: January 29, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V047000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Equipment: Other: Labels

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED:

SUMMARY:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 7-Series and model year 2010 550i Grand Turismo vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110 "Tire Selection and Rims." These vehicle's are equipped with a tire pressure label indicating that the vehicle's seating capacity is five (5) passengers. The actual seating capacity is four (4) passengers. The tire size, tire pressure, and vehicle capacity weight on the label are correct.
CONSEQUENCE:
The tire label does not conform to FMVSS 110.

REMEDY:
BMW has not yet provided a remedy or an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

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.