Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014-2015 Mini Cooper And Mini Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door Vehicles And 2015 Mini John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door Vehicles. The Affected Vehicles Do Not Meet The Side Impact Performance Requirements For The Rear Seat Passengers. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 214, “Side Impact ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
MINI
Model Of Vehicle
JOHN COOPER WORKS
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V450000
Component Description
Structure:Body
Effect Of Defect
If The Side Impact Performance Requirements Are Not Met, Rear Seat Passengers May Be At A Higher Risk Of Injury During A Crash.
Fix Defect
Mini Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install Additional Energy Absorption Material Between The Rear Interior Side Panels And The Exterior Vehicle Body, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 4, 2015. Owners May Contact Mini Customer Service At 1-866-825-1525. Note: This Recall Supersedes 14V-815.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
30456
Date Owners Notified
20150904
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20150717
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
214