2020 MINI COUNTRYMAN RECALL - #20V490000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 MINI COUNTRYMAN |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/19/2020 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/12/2020 |
| # Affected |
713 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
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| Description |
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit. |
| Consequences |
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| 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 |
2020 MINI COUNTRYMAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, PROPULSION SYSTEM, TRACTION BATTERY
2020 MINI COUNTRYMAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, PROPULSION SYSTEM, TRACTION BATTERY
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