Recall 14V721000

SEATS

Report Date
20141110
Component
SEATS
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 MINI COOPER

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