2018 MINI COUNTRYMAN RECALL - #18V557000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 MINI COUNTRYMAN |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
12/30/2016 - 8/13/2018 |
| Recalled on |
8/28/2018 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/22/2018 |
| # Affected |
9,953 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
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| Description |
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash. |
| Consequences |
Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
May 17, 2021 - 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
There is a ticking noise coming from the roof, above one or both of the sun visors
Aug 06, 2018 - 160000 STRUCTURE
PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish of the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
Aug 06, 2018 - 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PAINT ON THE B-PILLAR IS SCRATCHED/DAMAGED: The paint finish of the door jamb (above the door striker) is scratched due to the inner door cavity window seal.
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