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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V034000

2015 Mini Cooper | 2014 Mini Cooper — Equipment: other: labels

Published January 26, 2015 · Recall initiated: January 26, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V034000, published January 26, 2015. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2015 Mini Cooper | 2014 Mini Cooper — Equipment: other: labels.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect labels with corrected labels, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notification on March 18, 2015. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

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Recall details

Brand
MINI
Model
COOPER
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2015 MINI COOPER | 2014 MINI COOPER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Mini Cooper | 2014 Mini Cooper — Equipment: other: labels recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V034000 on January 26, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect labels with corrected labels, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notification on March 18, 2015. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MINI. Model: COOPER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)