1978 BMW 530I Recall

Campaign:

78V056000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Tires

Manufactured:

10/31/1977 - 11/30/1977

Affected:

4,681

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.

Correction:

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

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.

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