The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire.

Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine — Gasoline — Turbo/Supercharger

Date Announced
JAN 11, 2012
Vehicles Affected
90,368
NHTSA Campaign #
12V008000
Summary
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 MINICooper S, 2008-2011 MINICooper S clubman, 2009-2011 MINICooper S convertible, 2009-2011 MINIcooper jcw, 2009-2011 MINIcooper 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.
Actions
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.
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