NHTSARecalled Oct 3, 2014 · #14V619000
Nut that Secures Spare Tire may Loosen
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to July 21, 2014. The spare wheel may have been attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking. Vibrations from driving may cause the nut to loosen, allowing the wheel to separate from the car. If the spare wheel separates from the vehicle, it could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Nut that Secures Spare Tire may Loosen
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Model numbers
- 2014 MINI
- UPCs
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What you should do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel securing nut with a self-locking nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-275-6464.