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NHTSARecalled 2017-03-31

BMW of North America, LLC — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Is my product affected?

2016 MINI COOPER S; 2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE; 2017 MINI COOPER; 2017 MINI COOPER S

  • Brand MINI

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

BMW of North America is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman, and JCW Clubman vehicles due to a brake lighting defect. When braking while the turn signal is activated, the inner bumper-mounted brake light will turn off, which could confuse other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

MINI will notify owners of the recall, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting issue at no cost. The recall began on May 22, 2017. Affected owners should contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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