NHTSA recall 14V-619 (14V619000)
tires recall reported October 3, 2014 - about 5,805 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V619000
- Also written as
- 14V-619
- Reported
- October 3, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,805
- Component
- tires
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to July 21, 2014. The spare wheel may have been attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking.
Why it is dangerous
Vibrations from driving may cause the nut to loosen, allowing the wheel to separate from the car. If the spare wheel separates from the vehicle, it could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel securing nut with a self-locking nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-275-6464.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-619 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.