Recall 12V-008: 2007–2011 MINI Cooper S, 2008–2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman and 5 more
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Jan 11, 2012, covering about 90,368 vehicles.
The problem
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 mini cooper s, 2008-2011 mini cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 mini cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from november 14, 2006, through january 18, 2011. The electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.
The risk
The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring february 2012. Owners may contact bmw at 1-866-275-6464.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V008000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| MINI Cooper S | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| MINI Cooper S Clubman | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| MINI Cooper S Convertible | 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| MINI Cooper S Countryman | 2011 | All years |
| MINI JCW | 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| MINI JCW Clubman | 2009 | All years |
| MINI JCW Convertible | 2010, 2011 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V-008?
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 mini cooper s, 2008-2011 mini cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 mini cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from november 14, 2006, through january 18, 2011. The electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.
How is recall 12V-008 fixed?
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring february 2012. Owners may contact bmw at 1-866-275-6464.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.