4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Posted on: 2016-07-25
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 mini clubman vehicles manufactured august 19, 2015, through july 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, ejection mitigation.
Consequence
If a side curtain air bag does not inflate as intended in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front seat occupants.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin september 12, 2016. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
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 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Posted on: 2016-07-25
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 mini clubman vehicles manufactured august 19, 2015, through july 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, ejection mitigation.
Consequence
If a side curtain air bag does not inflate as intended in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front seat occupants.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin september 12, 2016. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
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 #3 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Posted on: 2016-07-25
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 mini clubman vehicles manufactured august 19, 2015, through july 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, ejection mitigation.
Consequence
If a side curtain air bag does not inflate as intended in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front seat occupants.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin september 12, 2016. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
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 #4 - TRAILER HITCHES
Posted on: 2017-09-19
Description
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.
Consequence
If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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.