REC-001008

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2016–2018 MINI COUNTRYMAN

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: BMW Group Australia Ltd

Recall date: 26 September 2018

Defect

The fault affects the crash protection plate of the high pressure fuel pump in the engine compartment. Due to an error in the releasing process in an engine production plant, a crash protection plate for the high pressure fuel pump was not installed in 3-cylinder petrol engines (B36/B38).

Hazard

In a severe front crash, the fuel pump could become damaged causing a fuel leak and a fire.

Remedy

Known owners will be contacted by BMW/MINI Group Australia Ltd or a BMW/MINI dealer. Consumers may contact an authorised BMW/MINI Service centre, or call the BMW/MINI Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange inspection and repair. Consumers can also contact BMW/MINI Group Australia via the BMW/MINI Group Australia website: https://www.bmw.com.au Additionally consumers can go to the BMW/MINI Group Australia website, and using either their vehicle's VIN or chassis number, check to see if their vehicle has an outstanding Technical Action, or an outstanding Safety Recall. https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — BMW Group Australia Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001008