Issue ID | 1477368 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11104276 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | Z4 |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 11/05/18 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw z4 equipped with uniroyal sentry tires, size: 225/45r17 (na). While pulling out of the driveway, the contact's spouse noticed a nail lodged in the rear passenger tire. The tire was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the tire was torn from the inside and the nail lodged in the tire was keeping the tire together. The mechanic stated that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect. The manufacturer was not notified. The tire was replaced. The dot number, vehicle mileage, and tire mileage were not available. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MESA, AZ |
VIN pattern | WBALL5C56EJXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 22/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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