recall information
Recall number
REC-001008
PRA number
2018/17018
Campaign number
00 13 9002 00
Original published date
make and model information
Make
MINI
Model
COUNTRYMAN
Year range
2016 - 2018
Affected units
536
Identifying features
See attached VIN list
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
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).
What are the hazards?
In a severe front crash, the fuel pump could become damaged causing a fuel leak and a fire.
What should consumers do?
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
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
Supplier details
BMW Group Australia Ltd
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
