2015 Mini John Cooper Works | 2015 Mini Cooper S | 2014 Mini Cooper S | 2015 Mini Cooper | 2014 Mini Cooper — Structure: body
Published July 17, 2015 · Recall initiated: July 17, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V450000, published July 17, 2015. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2015 Mini John Cooper Works | 2015 Mini Cooper S | 2014 Mini Cooper S | 2015 Mini Cooper | 2014 Mini Cooper — Structure: body.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MINI
- Model
- JOHN COOPER WORKS
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2015 MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS | 2015 MINI COOPER S | 2014 MINI COOPER S | 2015 MINI COOPER | 2014 MINI COOPER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Mini John Cooper Works | 2015 Mini Cooper S | 2014 Mini Cooper S | 2015 Mini Cooper | 2014 Mini Cooper — Structure: body recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V450000 on July 17, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MINI. Model: JOHN COOPER WORKS.