SeatsRecall 14V-721 · 2015 MINI Cooper
BMW of North America, LLC recall 14V-721 covers 846 2015 MINI Cooper for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on November 10, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V721000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 34 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 12, 2014 to September 2, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.