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NHTSARecalled Aug 23, 2018 · #18V557000

Missing Fuel Pump Crash Protection Plate

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash. Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Missing Fuel Pump Crash Protection Plate
  • 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

View the official CPSC notice