NHTSA Campaign 18V557000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Aug 23, 2018 · 9,953 vehicles affected
What's wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash.
Consequence
Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINI | COUNTRYMAN | 2017 | 9,953 |
| MINI | COUNTRYMAN | 2018 | 9,953 |
| MINI | COUNTRYMAN | 2019 | 9,953 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V557000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.