NHTSARecalled Nov 10, 2014 · #14V721000
Seatback may Fold in Rear Impact Crash
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged. If the seatback adjustment mechanism is not fully engaged, the seatback may fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Product details
- Product
- Seatback may Fold in Rear Impact Crash
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Model numbers
- 2015 MINI
- UPCs
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What you should do
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2014. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.