NHTSA Complaint #745699 — 2000 BMW Z3
TIRES:SIDEWALL issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 745699 |
| Vehicle | 2000 BMW Z3 |
| Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
BOTH THE LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED SOFT SPOTS/BUBBLES IN THE SIDEWALL. AUTHORIZED DEALERS CLAIM DAMAGE FROM ROAD HAZARD. I HAVE NOTICED OTHER Z3'S WITH SIMILAR ISSUES ON THESE TIRES, AND DO NOT BELIEVE ROAD HAZARD TO BE THE CAUSE. DIRECT CORRESPONDENCE TO MICHELIN REMAINS UNAMSWERED.*AK (TIRESIZE: 225/50 R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 225/50 R16 )
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