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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 17V222📅 Apr 3, 2017

2016–2017 MINI Cooper S & 2017 MINI Cooper + 1 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

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
17V222000
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
16,883
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Owner phone
1-866-825-1525
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 19, 2017
Built
Sep 1, 2015 – Mar 23, 2017
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 17V222 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 17V222?

2016–2017 MINI Cooper S & 2017 MINI Cooper + 1 more. 16,883 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 1-866-825-1525.