Safety Recall NHTSA · 95V071000 Reported April 3, 1995

Bmw/equipment:tire reserve load label

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Equipment · 5,200 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
95V071000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
5,200
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 3, 1995

Defect Summary

An overstatement was made of the vehicle load capacity and designated seating capacity on the tire information placard. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

Safety Consequence

Consequence of non-compliance: loading of the vehicle beyond the capacity weight can cause tire and vehicle damage that can result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Owners will be mailed a revised placard containg the correct vehicle and designated seating capacities and instructions for installing the placard on their vehicles. If owners prefer, their dealer can install the placard for them.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 95V071000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 95V071000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 95V071000?

NHTSA recall 95V071000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on April 3, 1995. It addresses: Bmw/equipment:tire reserve load label. The recall affects approximately 5,200 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 95V071000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.