BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recall 12V008
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Units affected
- 90,368
- Recall opened
- Feb 29, 2012
- Report date
- Jan 11, 2012
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Related investigation
NHTSA opened an investigation that led to this recall.
Affected vehicles (7)
- MINI COOPER S2007–2011
- MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN2008–2011
- MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE2009–2011
- MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN2011
- MINI JCW2009–2011
- MINI JCW CLUBMAN2009
- MINI JCW CONVERTIBLE2010–2011
Component / system
Defect
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.
Risk / consequence
THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 12V008000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.