2002 MINI Cooper recall: floor shift assembly
Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on July 25, 2002. It covers about 3,531 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,531
- reported
- Jul 25, 2002
- owners notified
- Aug 6, 2002
- related complaints
- 43
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the transmission shift cable connects the gearshift lever in the vehicle interior to the shift linkage on the transmission. It is possible for the shift cable to detach from the transmission shift linkage while the driver is attempting to change gears. If the cable detaches from the shift linkage, gear changes will no longer be possible and the transmission will remain in the last gear selected.
- Risk
- If shift cable detachment occurs and the transmission remains in any forward gear, the vehicle can still be driven in that gear only. However, if the transmission moves into neutral and remains there, the ability to accelerate or maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the shift cable and, if necessary, install a retaining clip over the end of the shift cable to prevent it from detaching from the transmission. Owner notification began august 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-866-ask-mini (1‑866‑275‑6464).
Recall number 02V201000
Affected vehicles
- MINI Cooper 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 43 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 02V201000
Is there a recall on the 2002 MINI Cooper floor shift assembly?
Yes. Recall 02V201000, reported on July 25, 2002, covers about 3,531 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V201000?
Dealers will inspect the shift cable and, if necessary, install a retaining clip over the end of the shift cable to prevent it from detaching from the transmission. Owner notification began august 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-866-ask-mini (1‑866‑275‑6464).
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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