Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2019 Mini Cooper Countryman Vehicles. These Vehicles May Be Missing A Crash ProteCTIon Plate Near The High Pressure Fuel Pump, Which May Result In A Fuel Leak In The Event Of A Crash.
Make Of Vehicle
MINI
Model Of Vehicle
COUNTRYMAN
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V557000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Effect Of Defect
Without The Crash ProteCTIon Plate, In The Event Of A Crash, The Fuel Pump Can Become Damaged, Causing A Fuel Leak And Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Mini Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A Crash ProteCTIon Plate, Free Of Charge. Interim Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed On October 22, 2018. Owners Will Receive A Second Notification When The Repair Is Available. Owners May Contact Mini Customer Service At 1-866-825-1525.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20161230
End Of Manufacture
20180813
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9953
Date Owners Notified
20181022
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20180823