Mini Cooper S recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 31, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

BMW of North America, LLC recalls 2016–2017 Mini Cooper S, Cooper Convertible, Cooper

Recall number

17V222000

Brand / firm

Mini

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 16,883 units

Why it was recalled

If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.