NHTSA recall 04V348000
Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
MINI Cooper and 1 more
Reported Jul 12, 20041,193 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt Mar 23, 2004 – Apr 15, 2004
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the flat tire monitoring system has not been correctly programmed. in the event of a flat tire, an audible signal will not sound to alert the driver to a flat tire.
The risk
Due to the lack of an audible signal, the driver may not be aware of a flat tire, which could increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's software in order to actuate the flat tire monitoring system's audible signal. the recall began october 13, 2004. owners should contact MINI customer relations at 1-866-275-6464.