Vehicle recall 78V056000 · March 13, 1978
BMW 320, 320i and 2 more models
Due to a material stuctural defect, the rubber seal between the metal valve stem and rim allows slow seepage of air around the valve base.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Due to a material stuctural defect, the rubber seal between the metal valve stem and rim allows slow seepage of air around the valve base.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace defective metal tire valve stems and rubber seals with new ones, at no cost to the customer.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: tires; valve stem.consequences of defect: this condition would allow the tire to be operated inan underinflated condition, possibly causing the tire to overheat and result ina blow-out. This could cause a loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V056000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 13, 1978
- Filed by
- BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Owner notification
- May 1, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,681
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Tires
Vehicles covered
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