NHTSA Recall 14V619000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V619000; Date: Oct. 3, 2014
Vibrations from driving may cause the nut to loosen, allowing the wheel to separate from the car. If the spare wheel separates from the vehicle, it could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Mini Cooper
Component: Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 5,805
Recall Summary:
BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mini cooper hardtop 2-door vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to July 21, 2014. The spare wheel may have been attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel securing nut with a self-locking nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Mini customer service at 1-866-275-6464.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 20, 2014
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