NHTSA recall 18V-557 (18V557000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 23, 2018 - about 9,953 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V557000
- Also written as
- 18V-557
- Reported
- August 23, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~9,953
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash.
Why it is dangerous
Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. 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 18V-557 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.