2015 Mini Cooper | 2014 Mini Cooper S | 2015 Mini Cooper S | 2014 Mini Cooper — Seats
Published November 9, 2015 · Recall initiated: November 9, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V739000, published November 9, 2015. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2015 Mini Cooper | 2014 Mini Cooper S | 2015 Mini Cooper S | 2014 Mini Cooper — Seats.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to May 16, 2015, 2014-2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to May 9, 2015, 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 door vehicles manufactured October 17, 2014, to June 2, 2015, and 2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to June 11, 2015. During a service appointment, the affected vehicles received replacement front passenger seat cushions (which contain integral Capacitive Interior Sensing (CIS) functions). The CIS functions may have been incorrectly calibrated, and if so, would cause impaired occupant classification and thus inappropriate air bag activation/deactivation.
What to do
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 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 S | 2015 MINI COOPER S | 2014 MINI COOPER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Mini Cooper | 2014 Mini Cooper S | 2015 Mini Cooper S | 2014 Mini Cooper — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V739000 on November 9, 2015. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to May 16, 2015, 2014-2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to May 9, 2015, 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 door vehicles manufactured October 17, 2014, to June 2, 2015, and 2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to June 11, 2015. During a service appointment, the affected vehicles received replacement front passenger seat cushions (which contain integral Capacitive Interior Sensing (CIS) functions). The CIS functions may have been incorrectly calibrated, and if so, would cause impaired occupant classification and thus inappropriate air bag activation/deactivation.
What should I do if I have this product?
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 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.