2016 Mini Cooper S | 2016 Mini Cooper Convertible | 2017 Mini Cooper | 2017 Mini Cooper S — Exterior lighting: brake lights
Published April 3, 2017 · Recall initiated: March 31, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V222000, published April 3, 2017 and initiated March 31, 2017. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2016 Mini Cooper S | 2016 Mini Cooper Convertible | 2017 Mini Cooper | 2017 Mini Cooper S — Exterior lighting: brake lights.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
What to do
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MINI
- Model
- COOPER S
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 MINI COOPER S | 2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE | 2017 MINI COOPER | 2017 MINI COOPER S
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Mini Cooper S | 2016 Mini Cooper Convertible | 2017 Mini Cooper | 2017 Mini Cooper S — Exterior lighting: brake lights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V222000 on April 3, 2017. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
What should I do if I have this product?
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. 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 S.