BMW · Canada · Mod
BMW 3 Series, 5 Series: Wheels
Affects BMW 3 Series, 5 Series · 1978 — about 23 vehicles.
The hazard
THE RUBBER SEAL BETWEEN THE METAL VALVE STEM AND THE WHEEL RIM CAN ALLOW SLOW SEEPAGE OF AIR AROUND THE VALVE BASE RESULTING IN VEHICLE OPERATION ON UNDER-INFLATED TIRES. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A TIRE FAILURE. 1978 BMW 320I 1978 BMW 530I
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational