Recall 12V008000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER 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.
Safety Consequence
THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MINI | COOPER S |
| 2008 | MINI | COOPER S |
| 2008 | MINI | COOPER S CLUBMAN |
| 2009 | MINI | COOPER S |
| 2009 | MINI | COOPER S CLUBMAN |
| 2009 | MINI | COOPER S CONVERTIBLE |
| 2009 | MINI | JCW |
| 2009 | MINI | JCW CLUBMAN |
| 2010 | MINI | COOPER S |
| 2010 | MINI | COOPER S CLUBMAN |
| 2010 | MINI | COOPER S CONVERTIBLE |
| 2010 | MINI | JCW |
| 2010 | MINI | JCW CONVERTIBLE |
| 2011 | MINI | COOPER S |
| 2011 | MINI | COOPER S CLUBMAN |
| 2011 | MINI | COOPER S CONVERTIBLE |
| 2011 | MINI | COOPER S COUNTRYMAN |
| 2011 | MINI | JCW |
| 2011 | MINI | JCW CONVERTIBLE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.