NHTSA Recall 15V034000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V034000; Date: Jan. 26, 2015
The maximum weight listed on the label is incorrect (too low) and therefore does not comply with federal regulations.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Mini Cooper; 2015 Mini Cooper
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 13,130
Recall Summary:
BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Mini cooper hardtop two door vehicles manufactured December 1, 2013, to December 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the tire information placard. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 110, "tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less. "
How to Fix:
Mini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect labels with corrected labels, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notification on March 18, 2015. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
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: Oct 15, 2015
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