Recall 17V222000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Defect in 2016-2017 MINI COOPER S
RECALL This recall affects up to 16,883 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V222000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 16,883 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety Consequence
If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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