Transport Canada Recall Notice re: Tires

gbrett5 · 07-23-2009, 11:27 AM

Has anyone received notice of this tire recall yet? A friend just received notice from the dealer today. Glad I survived the day lapping at Mosport on Monday...

Jaypod · 07-23-2009, 11:48 AM

I got my notice from BMW Canada yesterday - It appears my vehicle was shipped during the affected time frame and I need to book an appt to have my tires inspected.

AMOCHOSTO · 07-23-2009, 12:17 PM

Wow, does that mean you have to store the PS2's in a heated environment during winter?

Jaypod · 07-23-2009, 12:23 PM

it appears the concern is my vehicle was shipped during -35C temps which could lead to cracking during trasport. It also states:

"...please consult your BMW Retailer with regards to attaining suitable replacement winter tires prior to anticipated temperatures below -15C.`

I store mine in the basement - I am sure a garage is fine too.

AMOCHOSTO · 07-23-2009, 12:32 PM

Cool. The garage should stay warmer than -15 I guess.

Jaypod · 07-23-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AMOCHOSTO

Cool. The garage should stay warmer than -15 I guess.

I am sure its fine - keep in mind you wont have any vehicle weight on them

M3 vert · 07-23-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypod

I am sure its fine - keep in mind you wont have any vehicle weight on them

I leave my vehicle stored in the garage for the winter...should I be concerned? Tires are pumped up to 45psi and on wooden planks in order to avoid the flat spots....infact even in the summer days i leave the planks when i park in the garage...i.e. no flat spots ever

Jaypod · 07-23-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 vert

I leave my vehicle stored in the garage for the winter...should I be concerned? Tires are pumped up to 45psi and on wooden planks in order to avoid the flat spots....infact even in the summer days i leave the planks when i park in the garage...i.e. no flat spots ever

I personally wouldnt be concerned - around here were not likely to have consistent extremely cold weather - especially in a protected garage. I know quite a few people who store their cars for the winter and dont even take the precautions you do and havent had a problem.

I think since -35C is fairly extreme they just want to take precautions - they are doing an inspection and if necessary replacing - I looked at my tires and they dont seem cracked - but what do I know

M3 vert · 07-23-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypod

I personally wouldnt be concerned - around here were not likely to have consistent extremely cold weather - especially in a protected garage. I know quite a few people who store their cars for the winter and dont even take the precautions you do and havent had a problem.

I think since -35C is fairly extreme they just want to take precautions - they are doing an inspection and if necessary replacing - I looked at my tires and they dont seem cracked - but what do I know

I'll print off the notice and show it to the dealer, whenever Im there next.
Thanks for the reply, I never like compromising on tires

SlammedR8 · 07-23-2009, 03:22 PM

i didnt get anything

is this for the 18s or 19s...or both?

Jaypod · 07-23-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

i didnt get anything

is this for the 18s or 19s...or both?

I would assume both - they just mention PS2 - not size - I have 18 - werent your stock 18's as well? Its not everyone - It appears when it was shipped. My car is an 01/08 build.

///M3Joe · 07-23-2009, 05:08 PM

I received the letter today. Need to go check out the tires at the dealer/

Jaypod · 07-23-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M3Joe

I received the letter today. Need to go check out the tires at the dealer/

You have 18's or 19's?

m3tor · 07-23-2009, 06:08 PM

As far as I know, service departments have been aware of this for a while - had my car (March 08 delivery) in for service last fall and they checked the tires for cracks without me asking them - mine were fine. Although I never received a letter from BMW Canada on this...

schnell325 · 07-23-2009, 11:56 PM

I never received a letter either (May '08 delivery). Would be "nice" if I was affected, as my rears are rather worn...

2000gsr · 07-24-2009, 07:51 AM

I noticed what seems to be very small tears near the outside tread of my rear tires but never thought anything of it. I think i'll call the dealership and ask. If they end up replacing them i'll be producing a couple of good burnout videos! lol

///M3Joe · 07-24-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaypod

You have 18's or 19's?

I have 18's

kmac1980 · 07-24-2009, 09:16 AM

what kind of shipping routes were these guys taking to see -35C steady?!?!

Gearhead999s · 07-24-2009, 10:10 AM

Well I guess my car is affected as I got in March 2008.It also sat in an unheated garage on its tires last winter.No recall letter yet.

SlammedR8 · 07-24-2009, 10:11 AM

what build date was affected?

2000gsr · 07-24-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

what build date was affected?

I just called my dealer and gave them the last 7 digits of my VIN and it showed the vehicle had a recall on it for the tires. So just give your dealer a call and they will let you know. They told me they will need to put the car on the hoist and inspect all 4 tires and order tires as necessary.

gbrett5 · 07-24-2009, 08:20 PM

I have an 04/08 build and did not get the notice. Although the dealer swapped the 18s on the car for 19s so perhaps best to get them to have a look...

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Jaypod Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,971 Posts Drives: Frozen M3, AM V8V, 991 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	it appears the concern is my vehicle was shipped during -35C temps which could lead to cracking during trasport. It also states: "...please consult your BMW Retailer with regards to attaining suitable replacement winter tires prior to anticipated temperatures below -15C.` I store mine in the basement - I am sure a garage is fine too.
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07-23-2009, 05:08 PM	#12
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2000gsr First Lieutenant 18 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	I noticed what seems to be very small tears near the outside tread of my rear tires but never thought anything of it. I think i'll call the dealership and ask. If they end up replacing them i'll be producing a couple of good burnout videos! lol
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07-24-2009, 09:16 AM	#18
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gbrett5 Hammerhead 13 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 (SG) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Canada iTrader: (0)	I have an 04/08 build and did not get the notice. Although the dealer swapped the 18s on the car for 19s so perhaps best to get them to have a look...
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