Recalls For 2017 MINI COUNTRYMAN

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Recall #1 Issued: 2017 09 17 - Camp #20170917

This 2017 MINI COUNTRYMAN recall affects the TRAILER HITCHES Manufactured by Curt Manufacturing LLC

Description Of 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.

Conseqence Of Defect

If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.

Recall #2 Issued: 2018 08 23 - Camp #20180823

This 2017 MINI COUNTRYMAN recall affects the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC from 2016-12-30 through 2018-08-13

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.