2016 MINI CLUBMAN Recalls (2)

Campaign:
16V553000 on 07/24/2016
Component:
Air bags:side/window
Manufactured:
08/18/2015 - 07/13/2016
Affected:
7,810
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 mini clubman vehicles manufactured august 19, 2015, through july 14, 2016. the side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, "ejection mitigation."
Consequence:
If a side curtain air bag does not inflate as intended in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front seat occupants.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin september 12, 2016. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
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:
17E051000 on 09/18/2017
Component:
Trailer hitches
Affected:
166
Defect:
Curt manufacturing llc (curt) is recalling certain class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 mini cooper clubman and countryman vehicles. the vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Consequence:
If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Correction:
Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. the recall began on october 20, 2017. owners may contact curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
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.

2016 MINI CLUBMAN TSB

Bulletin:
M120615
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
"engine power reduction with "clutch damaged"" faults stored this service information bulletin supersedes si m12 06 15 dated july 2015. a drivetrain malfunction check control message is displayed, prompting the customer to contact the deale

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