Now Hear This! Mini Cooper Recall
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BMW N.A. has issued a recall of approximately 5,805 model year 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles due to the wheel possibly separating while driving.
Which Mini Cooper models are affected by the recall?
2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles manufactured from January 7, 2014 to July 21, 2014.
What causes the possible wheel separation?
When attached under the car, the spare wheel securing nut may not have been a self-locking one, thus can cause it to loosen from vibrations during driving. This may cause the wheel to separate and could become a hazard.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, BMW is not aware of any accidents or injuries due to the related problem.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
BMW will be notifying all owners affected by the recall in November 2014. BMW will replace the nut with a self-locking one, 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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