NHTSA recall 17V-222 (17V222000)
exterior lighting recall reported March 31, 2017 - about 16,883 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V222000
- Also written as
- 17V-222
- Reported
- March 31, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~16,883
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-222 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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.