Recall 14V619000

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Report Date
20141003
Component
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to July 21, 2014. The spare wheel may have been attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking.

Safety Consequence

Vibrations from driving may cause the nut to loosen, allowing the wheel to separate from the car. If the spare wheel separates from the vehicle, it could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel securing nut with a self-locking nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-275-6464.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 MINI COOPER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.