Bmw Of North America, Llc | model year 2015 mini cooper hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured august 12, 2014, to september 2, 2014 | NHTSA Recall #14V721000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V721000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2015 mini cooper hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured august 12, 2014, to september 2, 2014 Includes 846 affected units, Seatback may Fold in Rear Impact Crash, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

model year 2015 mini cooper hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured august 12, 2014, to september 2, 2014

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2015 mini cooper hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured august 12, 2014, to september 2, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged.

Corrective Action

Mini will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. the recall began december 29, 2014. owners can contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V721000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2014-11-10T00:00:00

Subject: Seatback may fold in rear impact crash

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 846

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2015 mini cooper hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured august 12, 2014, to september 2, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged.

Consequence Summary: If the seatback adjustment mechanism is not fully engaged, the seatback may fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action: Mini will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. the recall began december 29, 2014. owners can contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 95.98

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SID: row-gn2s-y8mb-6tmq

NHTSA ID: 14V721000

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Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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