Recall 13V-063: 1986 BMW 635, 1997 BMW 750IL and 1 more

US Specs recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Feb 26, 2013, covering about 4 vehicles.

NHTSA number
13V-063
Report date
Feb 26, 2013
Vehicles affected
4
Owners notified
Apr 22, 2013

The problem

US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera, one 1997 BMW 750IL, and two 1986 BMW 635 CSI vehicles for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." While performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to the passenger side mirror.

The risk

Drivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

US Specs will notify owners and correct the statement on the passenger mirror of the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.

Notes

US Specs campaign recall number is MR101.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerUS Specs
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number13V063000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
BMW 6351986All years
BMW 750IL1997All years
Porsche 911 Carrera2002All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V-063?

US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera, one 1997 BMW 750IL, and two 1986 BMW 635 CSI vehicles for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." While performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to the passenger side mirror.

How is recall 13V-063 fixed?

US Specs will notify owners and correct the statement on the passenger mirror of the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.