Recall 95V-071: 1995 318ic tire placard overstates load and seating capacity
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What causes "Recall 95V-071: 1995 318ic tire placard overstates load and seating capacity" on the BMW 3 Series (E36, 1992-1999), and how is it fixed?
The placard did not meet FMVSS 110 (tire selection and rims). Fix: BMW mailed owners a corrected placard with fitting instructions; dealers would fit it on request.
Symptoms
None you can feel; the tire information placard shows a higher vehicle load and seating capacity than the car is rated for.
Cause
The placard did not meet FMVSS 110 (tire selection and rims). Loading the car to the overstated figure can overload the tires and lead to tire or vehicle damage. About 5,200 cars.
Fix (summary)
BMW mailed owners a corrected placard with fitting instructions; dealers would fit it on request. Check that the car carries the revised placard, and load it to that figure.
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- Recall 97V-131: throttle or cruise cable bushing can break and hold the throttle open
More for this car
- All BMW 3 Series (E36, 1992-1999) fitment answers · E36 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- NHTSA recall 95V-071: tire information placard overstates load and seating capacity (1995 318ic) — NHTSA (received 3 Apr 1995) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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