MINI COOPER 2015: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V721000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MINI | COOPER | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-12-29 | 2014-11-10 | 2014-11-10 |
Production Dates: 2014-08-12 - 2014-09-02
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 846
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged.
If the seatback adjustment mechanism is not fully engaged, the seatback may fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2014. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
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.
