Recall 17V222000: 2017 MINI Cooper, 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible, 2016–2017 MINI Cooper S
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 31, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 16,883
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. 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.
Affected vehicles
- 2017 MINI Cooper
- 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible
- 2016 MINI Cooper S
- 2017 MINI Cooper S
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V222000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- May 19, 2017
- Components
- Exterior lighting:brake lights (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology