BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles
— Recall Campaign #14V619000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to July 21, 2014. The spare wheel may have been attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,805 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V619000
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 03, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V619000 |
| Units affected: | 5,805 |
- Description:
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to July 21, 2014. The spare wheel may have been attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking.
- Consequeces:
- Vibrations from driving may cause the nut to loosen, allowing the wheel to separate from the car. If the spare wheel separates from the vehicle, it could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel securing nut with a self-locking nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-275-6464.
- 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.