NHTSA recall 08V-657 (08V657000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported December 12, 2008 - about 28,450 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V657000
Also written as: 08V-657
Reported: December 12, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~28,450
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

BMW IS RECALLING 28,450 MY 2007-2008 MINI COOPER S VEHICLES. THE CENTRALLY LOCATED TAILPIPE EXTENSION PROTRUDES SLIGHTLY BEYOND THE REAR BUMPER. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR INADVERTENT CONTACT TO OCCUR WITH A PERSON'S LEG.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE TAILPIPE EXTENSION IS HOT DURING INADVERTENT CONTACT, A BURN COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAILPIPE WITH A NEW SHORTER TAILPIPE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-275-6464.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-657 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mini Cooper S - 2007, 2008

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.