Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V034000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V034000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2014-2015 mini cooper hardtop two door vehicles manufactured december 1, 2013, to december 14, 2014 Includes 13,130 affected units, Incorrect Capacity Information on Label/FMVSS 110, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 mini cooper hardtop two door vehicles manufactured december 1, 2013, to december 14, 2014

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 mini cooper hardtop two door vehicles manufactured december 1, 2013, to december 14, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the tire information placard. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 110, "tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

Corrective Action

Mini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect labels with corrected labels, free of charge. owners were mailed interim notification on march 18, 2015. The recall began on october 15, 2015. owners may contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V034000
Report Received Date: 2015-01-26T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect capacity information on label/fmvss 110
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 13,130

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 mini cooper hardtop two door vehicles manufactured december 1, 2013, to december 14, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the tire information placard. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 110, "tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Consequence Summary: The maximum weight listed on the label is incorrect (too low) and therefore does not comply with federal regulations.
Corrective Action: Mini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect labels with corrected labels, free of charge. owners were mailed interim notification on march 18, 2015. The recall began on october 15, 2015. owners may contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 83.73

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NHTSA ID: 15V034000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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