| Issue ID | 887878 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10430693 |
| Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 SERIES |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 31/03/10 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw 328i equipped with continental contipro contact tires, size 205/55/r16, dot number: 1lt4 bxh62711. The contact stated that all four of the tires would consistently loose air and the tire pressure warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer replaced the tires, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 7,000. Updated 11/17/11 *bf the consumer stated that the failure has been on going since the date of purchase. She also stated the tires must be checked on a weekly basis. Updated 06/13/2012 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
| VIN pattern | WBAPH5G53ANXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 31/03/10 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BMW OF SAN DIEGO |
| Dealer's telephone number | 858-560-5050 |
| Dealer's city | SAN DIEGO |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 92111 |