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December 1, 2016 Service bulletin

B38 Engine

MINI technical service bulletin M111316 for 2014-2015, 2017-2019 MINI Cooper, 2014-2016, 2019 MINI Cooper S and 2016 MINI Cooper Convertible.

Bulletin number
M111316
Component
Power train
Summary
Service Action: B38 Engine - Check and Replace Crankshaft Guide Bearing. The upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely. The wear on the guide bearing can cause the clutch pedal to malfunction during shifting. The Engine Malfunction Warning may be illuminated and a fault will be stored in the DME memory for the crankshaft sensor. Noise may be heard from the lower engine and transmission bell housing area and engine damage can occur in rare occasions.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 37 complaints in the transmission category.

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