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2015 MINI Cooper recall: seats

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on November 10, 2014. It covers about 846 vehicles.

vehicles affected
846
reported
Nov 10, 2014
owners notified
Dec 29, 2014

Seats

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged.
Risk
If the seatback adjustment mechanism is not fully engaged, the seatback may fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2014. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1‑866‑825‑1525.

Recall number 14V721000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V721000

Is there a recall on the 2015 MINI Cooper seats?

Yes. Recall 14V721000, reported on November 10, 2014, covers about 846 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V721000?

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2014. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1‑866‑825‑1525.

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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