Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2005-2006 Mini Cooper And Cooper S Vehicles Manufactured January 5, 2005, To November 28, 2006, And 2005-2008 Mini Cooper Convertible And Cooper S Convertible Vehicles Manufactured January 5, 2005, To July 31, 2008. Due To Manufacturing, Installation, And Exposure Issues, The Front Passenger Seat Occupant DeteCTIon Mat May Not FunCTIon Properly And, As A Result, The Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy In A Crash.
Make Of Vehicle
MINI
Model Of Vehicle
COOPER CONVERTIBLE
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
15V205000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal
Effect Of Defect
An Improperly FunCTIoning Mat May Cause The Passenger Frontal Air Bag To Be InActive When The Seat Is Occupied, And In The Event Of A Crash, The Air Bag Will Not Deploy, Increasing The Passenger’S Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Mini Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Front Passenger Seat Occupant DeteCTIon Mat, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 12, 2015. Owners May Contact Mini Customer Service At 1-866-825-1525.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20050105
End Of Manufacture
20080731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
91800
Date Owners Notified
20151012
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20150406