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2017-2019 MINI Countryman recall: fuel pump

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 23, 2018. It covers about 9,953 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,953
reported
Aug 23, 2018
owners notified
Oct 22, 2018
related complaints
4

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash.
Risk
Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1‑866‑825‑1525.

Recall number 18V557000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about fuel system problems.

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Questions about recall 18V557000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2019 MINI Countryman fuel pump?

Yes. Recall 18V557000, reported on August 23, 2018, covers about 9,953 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V557000?

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. 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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