MINI COOPER 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V222000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MINI | COOPER | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-05-19 | 2017-03-31 | 2017-04-03 |
Production Dates: 2015-09-01 - 2017-03-23
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16883
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. Owners may 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.
