2010 MINI JCW CONVERTIBLE Recall

Campaign:: 12V008000 on 01/11/2012
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Affected:: 90,368
Defect:: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 mini cooper s, 2008-2011 mini cooper s clubman, 2009-2011 mini cooper s convertible, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw, 2009-2011 mini cooper jcw clubman, 2009-2011 cooper jcw convertible, and 2011 cooper s countryman passenger cars manufactured from november 14, 2006, through january 18, 2011. the electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.
Consequence:: The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire.
Correction:: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. the safety recall beganduring february 2012. owners may contact bmw at 1-866-275-6464.
Notes:: 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> .

2010 MINI JCW CONVERTIBLE TSBs (4)

Bulletin:: SIM-16-01-09
Component:: 092100 fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:: Mini: information provided regarding procedure of replacing fuel level sensor due to failure on the right and/or left side. *pe
Bulletin:: SIM-12-06-12
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Mini: engine coolant temperature sensor, now an individual component due to change in wiring harness and replacement of harness has two separate two pin connectors, where one for coolant temperature sensor and other coolant thermostat. a
Bulletin:: N-14-05-09
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Mini: see document search button for owner letter. questions and answers for timing chain of various mini. *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