Showing posts with label Recall 04V348000: Tire Monitor System Reprogramming. Show all posts
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Saturday, October 13, 2018

Recall 04V348000: Tire Monitor System Reprogramming


Recall 04V348000: Tire Monitor System Reprogramming



Make / Models : Model/Build Years:





Mini / Cooper 2002-2006



Mini / Cooper S 2002-2006



MANUFACTURER: Bayerische Motoren Werke



NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V348000 Recall Date : JUL 06, 2002-2006



COMPONENT: Tires: Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems



Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1193



SUMMARY:



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.



CONSEQUENCE:



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.



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, 2002-2006.



Owners should contact Mini Customer Relations at 1-866-275-6464.



NOTES:



Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).