BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper
— Recall Campaign #19V634000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 683 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V634000
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 28, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V634000 |
| Units affected: | 683 |
- Description:
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- Consequeces:
- Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.
- Corrective action:
- MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. 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.