Now Hear This! Mini Cooper Recall
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BMW N.A. is issuing a recall of approximately 91,800 Mini Cooper vehicles due to a possible air bag flaw, which may cause the air bag not to deploy.
Which Mini Cooper models are affected by the recall?
Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S models manufactured from January 2005 to November 2006, and Mini Cooper convertibles and Mini Cooper S convertibles manufactured from January 2005 and July 2008.
What causes the possible air bag deployment flaw?
An occupant detection mat sensor on the front passenger side may not function properly (by not sensing a passenger sitting), thus causing the air bag to not deploy in the event of a crash.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, one minor injury has been linked to the to the related problem.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
BMW will begin notifying all owners affected by the recall on May 1, 2015. BMW will replace the detection mat free of charge.
If your Mini Cooper is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent Mini Cooper repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your Mini Cooper checked and serviced for the defect.
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