Mini John Cooper Works recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 17, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

BMW of North America, LLC recalls 2014–2015 Mini John Cooper Works, Cooper S, Cooper

Recall number

15V450000

Brand / firm

Mini

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 30,456 units

Why it was recalled

If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.

What was recalled

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles and 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door vehicles. The affected vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

What to do

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install additional energy absorption material between the rear interior side panels and the exterior vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. Note: this recall supersedes 14V-815.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.