2018 Mini Clubman | 2017 Mini Clubman | 2016 Mini Clubman | Curt Class1, 11451 Hitch | 2018 Mini Countryman | 2017 Mini Countryman | 2016 Mini Countryman — Trailer hitches
Published September 19, 2017 · Recall initiated: September 17, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17E051000, published September 19, 2017 and initiated September 17, 2017. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2018 Mini Clubman | 2017 Mini Clubman | 2016 Mini Clubman | Curt Class1, 11451 Hitch | 2018 Mini Countryman | 2017 Mini Countryman | 2016 Mini Countryman — Trailer hitches.
What's the hazard
Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
What to do
Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MINI
- Model
- CLUBMAN
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 MINI CLUBMAN | 2017 MINI CLUBMAN | 2016 MINI CLUBMAN | CURT CLASS1, 11451 HITCH | 2018 MINI COUNTRYMAN | 2017 MINI COUNTRYMAN | 2016 MINI COUNTRYMAN
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Mini Clubman | 2017 Mini Clubman | 2016 Mini Clubman | Curt Class1, 11451 Hitch | 2018 Mini Countryman | 2017 Mini Countryman | 2016 Mini Countryman — Trailer hitches recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17E051000 on September 19, 2017. Reported hazard: Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
What should I do if I have this product?
Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MINI. Model: CLUBMAN.