Recalls for 2007 Mini Cooper S

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Posted on: 2008-12-12
Description
Bmw is recalling 28,450 my 2007-2008 mini cooper s vehicles.  The centrally located tailpipe extension protrudes slightly beyond the rear bumper.  It is possible for inadvertent contact to occur with a person's leg.

Consequence
If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the tailpipe with a new shorter tailpipe free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during january 2009.  Owners may contact bmw at 1-866-275-6464.

Notes
Customers 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 .

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 .