MINI CLUBMAN 2016: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V553000

Make Model Year
MINI CLUBMAN 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-09-09 2016-07-25 2016-07-25

Production Dates: 2015-08-19 - 2016-07-14

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7810

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 226

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 MINI Clubman vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015, through July 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Consequence

If a side curtain air bag does not inflate as intended in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front seat occupants.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations"bmwusa.com.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.