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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V474📅 Dec 15, 2009

2010 MINI Cooper & 2010 MINI Cooper S recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

BMW is recalling certain model year 2010 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles for failing comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." the affected vehicles were equipped with 17 inch wheels, but their label states that they were equipped with 16 inch wheels. Also the tire pressure stated on the label for the Cooper S is incorrect.

💥 The risk

Erroneous tire information could lead to improper tire fitment and inflation which could affect the durability of the tire and the stability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The recall began on march 4, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

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
09V474000
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Vehicles affected
205
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-800-831-1117
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 4, 2010
Built
Aug 19, 2009 – Oct 9, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
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 .

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 09V474 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 09V474?

2010 MINI Cooper & 2010 MINI Cooper S. 205 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 1-800-831-1117.