NHTSA Recall 17V222000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V222000; Date: Mar. 31, 2017
If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Mini Cooper; 2017 Mini Cooper; 2016 Mini Cooper S; 2017 Mini Cooper S
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 16,883
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to 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.
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: May 19, 2017
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