MINI COUNTRYMAN 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V490000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MINI | COUNTRYMAN | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-10-12 | 2020-08-18 | 2020-08-19 |
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 713
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit.
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
