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.

Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump

Date Announced

AUG 23, 2018

Vehicles Affected

9,953

NHTSA Campaign #

18V557000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (13)

• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Miscellaneous Document - Subject: 18V-557 Crash Protection Plate Parts Supply - RECALL CAMPAIGN 18V-557: INSTALL PROTECTION PLATE ON HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: MINI Delivery Stop & Recall: Crash Protection Plate
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4