MINI CLUBMAN 2017: TRAILER HITCHES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17E051000

Make Model Year
MINI CLUBMAN 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-10-20 2017-09-17 2017-09-19

Production Dates: 2016-08-15 - 2016-10-10

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 166

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Curt Manufacturing LLC "Curt" is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.

Consequence

If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.

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.