Date: 23.12.2014
Component: Structure > Body
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Description:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014 mini cooper hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured december 1, 2013, to may 14, 2014. the affected vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 214, "side impact protection."
Consequencs:
If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
Notes:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will modify the interior side panels, free of charge. interim notices were mailed to owners on february 19, 2015. owners will be sent a second notice when parts become available. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-831-1117.
Date: 26.01.2015
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Description:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 mini cooper hardtop two door vehicles manufactured december 1, 2013, to december 14, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the tire information placard. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 110, "tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Consequencs:
The maximum weight listed on the label is incorrect (too low) and therefore does not comply with federal regulations.
Notes:
Mini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect labels with corrected labels, free of charge. owners will notified by march 13, 2015. owners may contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Date: 26.01.2015
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Description:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 mini cooper hardtop two door vehicles manufactured december 1, 2013, to december 14, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the tire information placard. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 110, "tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Consequencs:
The maximum weight listed on the label is incorrect (too low) and therefore does not comply with federal regulations.
Notes:
Mini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect labels with corrected labels, free of charge. owners will notified by march 13, 2015. owners may contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525.