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NHTSA recall 78V056000

Tires

BMW 320 and 3 more

Reported Mar 13, 19784,681 vehicles affectedBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEBuilt Nov 1, 1977 – Dec 1, 1977

The defect

Due to a material stuctural defect, the rubber seal between the metal valve stem and rim allows slow seepage of air around the valve base.

The remedy

The dealer will replace defective metal tire valve stems and rubber seals with new ones, at no cost to the customer.

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Vehicles in this recall

BMW 320
1978
BMW 320I
1978
BMW 530
1978
BMW 530I
1978

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: tires; valve stem.consequences of defect: this condition would allow the tire to be operated inan underinflated condition, possibly causing the tire to overheat and result ina blow-out. This could cause a loss of vehicle control and an accident.