MINI COUNTRYMAN (2016–2018)

Published 2018-09-26

What the hazard is

In a severe front crash, the fuel pump could become damaged causing a fuel leak and a fire.

What to do

Known owners will be contacted by BMW/MINI Group Australia Ltd or a BMW/MINI dealer. Consumers may contact an authorised BMW/MINI Service centre, or call the BMW/MINI Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange inspection and repair. Consumers can also contact BMW/MINI Group Australia via the BMW/MINI Group Australia website: https://www.bmw.com.au Additionally consumers can go to the BMW/MINI Group Australia website, and using either their vehicle's VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding Technical Action, or an outstanding Safety Recall. https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html

Defect

The fault affects the crash protection plate of the high pressure fuel pump in the engine compartment. Due to an error in the releasing process in an engine production plant, a crash protection plate for the high pressure fuel pump was not installed in 3-cylinder petrol engines (B36/B38).

Read the official notice on vehiclerecalls.gov.au

Data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au. autozoo is an independent service. A repair under a recall is free to the owner.