NHTSA recall 08V-507 (08V507000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported October 2, 2008 - about 560 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V507000
Also written as: 08V-507
Reported: October 2, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~560
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

BMW IS RECALLING 560 MY 2009 JCW (JOHN COOPER WORKS) AND JCW CLUBMAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16 INCH DIAMETER FRONT BRAKE DISCS RATHER THAN 17 INCH DISCS. UNDER CONDITIONS OF INTENSE BRAKE USAGE, BRAKING PERFORMANCE WOULD BE REDUCED.

Why it is dangerous

DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, AS WELL AS A DRIVER'S REACTIONS, REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW/MINI AT 1-866-275-6464 OR BY E-MAIL AT MINI.ASSISTANCE@ASKMINIUSA.COM..

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-507 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Mini JCW - 2009

Mini JCW Clubman - 2009

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