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.
Date: 14.07.2014
Component: Air Bags > Frontal
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Description:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling a certain model year bmw i3 vehicle manufactured march 31, 2014, and certain 2014 mini cooper hardtop vehicles manufactured february 2, 2014 to may 30, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an air bag inflator that was not assembled correctly. this could cause the air bag to not deploy properly in the event of an accident.
Consequencs:
If the air bag deploys improperly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bags, the seat occupant may be at an increased risk of injury.
Notes:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. the recall began in september 2014. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Date: 15.12.2014
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Control Module (tcm, Pcm)
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Description:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 mini cooper hardtop 2 door, and cooper s hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured january 6, 2014, to october 17, 2014. during service appointments, dealers may have inadvertently reprogrammed the transmission control unit with software that may allow drivers to exit the vehicle when the transmission is not in park. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Consequencs:
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being in park, the vehicle could roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. a vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Notes:
Mini will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module with the correct software, free of charge. the recall february 4, 2015. owners can contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Date: 15.12.2014
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Control Module (tcm, Pcm)
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Description:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 mini cooper hardtop 2 door, and cooper s hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured january 6, 2014, to october 17, 2014. during service appointments, dealers may have inadvertently reprogrammed the transmission control unit with software that may allow drivers to exit the vehicle when the transmission is not in park. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Consequencs:
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being in park, the vehicle could roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. a vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Notes:
Mini will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module with the correct software, free of charge. the recall february 4, 2015. owners can contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Date: 10.11.2014
Component: Seats
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Description:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2015 mini cooper hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured august 12, 2014, to september 2, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged.
Consequencs:
If the seatback adjustment mechanism is not fully engaged, the seatback may fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Notes:
Mini will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. the recall began december 29, 2014. owners can contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Date: 03.10.2014
Component: Tires > Temporary/emergency Spare Tire
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 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.
Consequencs:
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.
Notes:
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.
