Vehicle Make / Model: | | Model Year(s): | MINI / COOPER S | | 2007-2008
| Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | Mfr's Report Date: DEC 12, 2008 | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V657000 | EA08020 NHTSA Action Number: EA08020 | |
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
Potential Number of Units Affected: 28450 |
Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING 28,450 Model Year 2007 and 2008 MINI COOPER S VEHICLES. THE CENTRALLY LOCATED TAILPIPE EXTENSION PROTRUDES SLIGHTLY BEYOND THE REAR BUMPER. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR INADVERTENT CONTACT TO OCCUR WITH A PERSON'S LEG. |
Consequence:
IF THE TAILPIPE EXTENSION IS HOT DURING INADVERTENT CONTACT, A BURN COULD OCCUR. |
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAILPIPE WITH A NEW SHORTER ONE.
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