Air bags: side/windowRecall 16V-553 · 2016–2017 MINI Clubman
BMW of North America, LLC recall 16V-553 covers 7,810 2016–2017 MINI Clubman for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on July 25, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V553000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 MINI Clubman vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015, through July 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
The risk
If a side curtain air bag does not inflate as intended in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front seat occupants.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at.
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
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 95 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 19, 2015 to July 14, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.