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2007-2011 MINI Cooper S, MINI Cooper S Clubman and others recall: turbo/supercharger

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on January 11, 2012. It covers about 90,368 vehicles.

vehicles affected
90,368
reported
Jan 11, 2012
owners notified
Feb 29, 2012
related complaints
505

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger

What is wrong
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 mini cooper s, 2008-2011 mini cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 mini cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from november 14, 2006, through january 18, 2011. The electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.
Risk
The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring february 2012. Owners may contact bmw at 1‑866‑275‑6464.

Recall number 12V008000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 505 complaints about engine problems.

2008 MINI Cooper S2009 MINI Cooper S2010 MINI Cooper S2011 MINI Cooper S2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman2009 MINI Cooper S Clubman2010 MINI Cooper S Clubman2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible2011 MINI Cooper S Convertible2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman

Questions about recall 12V008000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2011 MINI Cooper S, MINI Cooper S Clubman and others turbo/supercharger?

Yes. Recall 12V008000, reported on January 11, 2012, covers about 90,368 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V008000?

Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring february 2012. Owners may contact bmw at 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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