BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles
— Recall Campaign #18V557000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 9,953 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V557000
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 23, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V557000 |
| Units affected: | 9,953 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.