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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 02V201📅 Jul 26, 2002

2002 MINI Cooper recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the transmission shift cable connects the gearshift lever in the vehicle interior to the shift linkage on the transmission. It is possible for the shift cable to detach from the transmission shift linkage while the driver is attempting to change gears. If the cable detaches from the shift linkage, gear changes will no longer be possible and the transmission will remain in the last gear selected.

💥 The risk

If shift cable detachment occurs and the transmission remains in any forward gear, the vehicle CAN still be driven in that gear only. However, if the transmission moves into neutral and remains there, the ability to accelerate or maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect the shift cable and, if necessary, install a retaining clip over the end of the shift cable to prevent it from detaching from the transmission. Owner notification began august 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-866-ASK-MINI (1-866-275-6464).

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V201000
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Vehicles affected
3,531
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-866-275-6464
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 6, 2002
Built
Sep 29, 2001 – May 10, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also, customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V201 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V201?

2002 MINI Cooper. 3,531 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized MINI dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-275-6464.