2016-2017 MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper Convertible and others recall: brake lights
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on March 31, 2017. It covers about 16,883 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16,883
- reported
- Mar 31, 2017
- owners notified
- May 19, 2017
- related complaints
- 12
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number 17V222000
Affected vehicles
- MINI Cooper 2017 2017
- MINI Cooper Convertible 2016 2016
- MINI Cooper S 2016-2017 20162017
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about lights problems.
2017 MINI Cooper2016 MINI Cooper Convertible2016 MINI Cooper S2017 MINI Cooper S
Questions about recall 17V222000
Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper Convertible and others brake lights?
Yes. Recall 17V222000, reported on March 31, 2017, covers about 16,883 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V222000?
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.
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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