Recall 17V222000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Report Date
20170331
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Affected Vehicles
4 models

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
2016 MINI COOPER S
2017 MINI COOPER
2017 MINI COOPER S

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