Recalls for 2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

Posted on: 2011-05-26
Description
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 mini cooper clubman and cooper s clubman vehicles manufactured from february 8, 2011, through may 11, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standard no.  101, controls and displays.  These vehicles are equipped with a european specification tachometer that uses brake-system telltales/symbols that do not meet u.s.  Requirements.

Consequence
In the event of an abs system problem, only the the outer circle of the symbol illuminates, not the abs letters.  As such, the driver may be unaware that there is a problem with the abs, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
All affected vehicles have been repaired at dealerships.  Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign.  Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER

Posted on: 2012-01-12
Description
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 mini cooper s, 2008-2011 mini cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 mini cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from november 14, 2006, through january 18, 2011.  The electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.  

Consequence
The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge.  The safety recall beganduring february 2012.  Owners may contact bmw at 1-866-275-6464.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .