2005 MINI COOPER Recalls (4)

Campaign:
08E050000 on 08/13/2008
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
1,921
Defect:
K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
15V205000 on 04/05/2015
Component:
Air bags:frontal
Manufactured:
01/04/2005 - 11/27/2006
Affected:
91,800
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 mini cooper and cooper s vehicles manufactured january 5, 2005, to november 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 mini cooper convertible and cooper s convertible vehicles manufactured january 5, 2005, to july 31, 2008. due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.
Consequence:
An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.
Correction:
Mini will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. the recall began on october 12, 2015. owners may contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V660000 on 10/14/2015
Component:
Steering:electric power assist system
Manufactured:
09/18/2001 - 02/08/2005
Affected:
86,018
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 mini cooper and cooper s vehicles and 2005 cooper and cooper s convertible vehicles. the affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic steering assistance.
Consequence:
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Mini will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electro-hydraulic power steering system, replacing the components and wiring, as necessary, free of charge. interim notices were mailed to owners on december 10, 2015. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact mini customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2005 MINI COOPER TSBs (41)

Bulletin:
170105
Component:
062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:
Service action: replace coolant hose. *tt
Bulletin:
1220005
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Dme fc 0136: 02 sensor bank 1. *sc
Bulletin:
120105
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Dme programming procedure. *sc
Bulletin:
2320005
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Transmission noise diagnosis. *sc
Bulletin:
120705
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Service action: inspect/repair engine harness. *tt
Bulletin:
230105
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Rattling/grinding noise coming from the transmission area when in neutral during a cold start. my '05 cooper with 5-speed getrag. *tt
Bulletin:
720106
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Airbag warning lamp for oc3 seat mat fault. airbag warning lamp (awl) illuminates, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). the problem may be intermittent. *tt
Bulletin:
360106
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Nitrogen inflated tires. *tt
Bulletin:
SI M64-02-08
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Mini: driver footwell area becomes hot. the hearter core pipes are poorly insulated. model r56. *pe
Bulletin:
SI M24 01 08
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Mini: r55, r56 (cooper, cooper s) with f21 asin 6-speed automatic transmission - incorrect gear display. *pe
Bulletin:
SI M21-03-08
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Mini- r5 & r56 (cooper; cooper s) with getrag 6 speed manual transmission: complaint of an intermittent no-crank, no start situation. the clutch switch module has not been secured in the correct position on the clutch master cylinder. *
Bulletin:
SI-M-65-05-08
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Mini: check svs function. on certain vehicles, the voice input system (svs sa 620) does not function. the svs was not installed in the vehicles. *pe
Bulletin:
SIM-12-02-09
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Mini: service engine soon or check gas cap warning is illuminated: tank leakage. leakage is detected in the tank ventilation or evaporative system. *pe
Bulletin:
SI-M-18-01-09
Component:
063140 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor
Summary:
Mini: due to a failure in the production process,the catalytic converter may deteriorate causing an increased level of vehicle emissions. the catalyst efficiency fault code (276a) will be stored in the dme memory, and the service engine s
Bulletin:
SIM-51-09-07
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Mini: water leak from the front doors. after heavy rain, the carpet may be wet in the area near the rear of the front doors or in the footwell area. water which is allowed to enter the vehicle at the top rear edge of the door is not able
Bulletin:
SIM-17-02-07
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Mini: electric cooling fan runs after engine is shut off. after the engine is shut off, the electric cooling fan continues to run. due to the operating strategy of the dme, the electric cooling fan may continue to run after the engine is
Bulletin:
SIM-11-07-08
Component:
063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Summary:
Bmw: description and specifications of crankcase ventilation system. *rm
Bulletin:
SIM-65-06-11
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Bmw: the airbag warning light is on with a fault stored. the wiring under the seat may be pinched or damaged. *rm
Bulletin:
SIM-12-04-09
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Bmw: the crimping process of the oxygen sensor could lead to an electrical failure inside the sensor. there may be a malfunction light on with a fault code stored. *rm
Bulletin:
SIM-12-02-11
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Bmw: a software error is causing a hesitation or jerking when accelerating under higher loads between 3000 ' 4000 rpm. *rm
Bulletin:
SI-M61-01-12
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
Mini: after drive-away locking activates, it is not possible to unlock the boot. *kb
Bulletin:
SIM-65-08-03
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Bmw mini: airbag warning light is on: mrs fc 02, 03, 05, 06. *kb
Bulletin:
SIM-11-01-12
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Mini: on certain model vehicles, an engine oil leak may occur, due to the compromised oil pump volume control solenoid valve, from the underside of engine. no model years listed. *pe updated 4/19/2013. *kb updated 3/11/14.
Bulletin:
SIM-01-01-13
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Mini: see document search button for owner letter. a warranty extension for certain vehicles with potential problem with cooling fan and the durability of electro hydraulic power (assist) steering (ehps) pump. models 2002-2005 r50, r52,
Bulletin:
SI-M-13-01-13
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Mini: there is a procedural error in the removing and installing or replacing high pressure pump current version that has been replaced with the corrected repair instruction portion for the n14 and n18 engine. models r55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 6
Bulletin:
MC-10113
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Mini: warranty coverage extension/repair expense reimbursement for the electro hydraulic power (assist) steering (ehps) pump, which has its own cooling fan, on some vehicles and not the electric power (assist) steering (eps) system on othe
Bulletin:
SIM-01-05-14
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Mini: information on parts warranty extension applying to previous qualifying repairs and no immediate repair required unless currently experiencing problem with cvt assembly or component. model 2005-2008 cooper, cooper s. *pe
Bulletin:
SIM-61-05-14
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Mini: there is a disconnection or kink, in wnidshield washer hose, which is too short, causing windshield front washer jet to fail. model f56 (cooper, cooper s). *pe
Bulletin:
SIM-11-10-14
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Mini: some vehicles have turbocharger noise and a lack or loss of performance, due to restriction of turbocharger oil supply, resulting in oil starvation and seizing of turbocharger assembly. model all. *pe
Bulletin:
SI M01 01 13
Component:
016000 steering:electric power assist system
Summary:
Mini: models r50, r52, and r53 with the electro-hydraulic power-assist steering pump and cooling fans will have an limited warranty extension to 13 years/150,000 miles. *ta
Bulletin:
11 02 15
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Mini: a mechanical failure and dme software error of the vanos actuators cause the engine to run rough which activates the malfunction warning light. *ma
Bulletin:
11 06 15
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Mini: different faults activates engine malfunction and oil warning. *ma
Bulletin:
12 05 15
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Mini: due to faulty dme software, the service engine lights comes on, including the check control message for motor force decrease. *ma
Bulletin:
12 06 15
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Mini: because of the dme software, and a damaged clutch, the drivetrain malfunction check message appear. *ma
Bulletin:
12 07 15
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Mini: faulty software causes the check control and engine power reduced light to appear. *ma
Bulletin:
12 09 15
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Mini: faulty software for the tank ventilation control displays engine throttle reaction when temperature is high outside, and more obvious if the tank is only partly filled. *ma
Bulletin:
M240118
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Aisin automatic transmisison: right side output shaft seal replacement
Bulletin:
M120817
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
W10 engine: ems2k - comprehensive component obd readiness monitor not completed: an affected vehicle fails to pass a state inspection and emission (i/m) test due to the òcomprehensive componentó obd readiness monitor status is ònot complete
Bulletin:
M650610
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Navigation system has missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Bulletin:
M650610
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Navigation system has missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
Bulletin:
M010514
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Mini cvt replacement parts warranty extension: additional 12 months with up to 50,000 accumulated miles. a mini vehicle's cvt assembly or component that was previously repaired and/or replaced by an authorized mini dealer or bmw center may

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