Recall 08V-657
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recalled the 2007 to 2008 MINI Cooper S: Engine and engine cooling (exhaust system, manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-657
- Reported
- December 12, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 28,450 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
BMW is recalling 28,450 my 2007-2008 mini cooper s vehicles. The centrally located tailpipe extension protrudes slightly beyond the rear bumper. It is possible for inadvertent contact to occur with a person's leg.
The risk
If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the tailpipe with a new shorter tailpipe free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during january 2009. Owners may contact BMW at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- MINI Cooper S 2007 to 2008