Mini Clubman (2016) – 16V553000

Defect Description For Recall

BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016-2017 Mini Clubman Vehicles Manufactured August 19, 2015, Through July 14, 2016. The Side Curtain Air BAGS For The Front Seat Occupants May Deploy In The Intended Positions In The Event Of A Crash. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 226, “EjeCTIon Mitigation.”

Make Of Vehicle

MINI

Model Of Vehicle

CLUBMAN

Year

2016

Recall Campaign Number

16V553000

Component Description

Air BAGS:Side/Window

Effect Of Defect

If A Side Curtain Air Bag Does Not Inflate As Intended In The Event Of A Crash, There Is An Increased Risk Of Injury To The Front Seat Occupants.

Fix Defect

BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Modify The Driver And Passenger Side Curtain Air Bag Covers, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin September 12, 2016. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417 Or Email BMW At Customerrelations@BMWusa.Com.

Vehicle Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20150819

End Of Manufacture

20160714

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

7810

Date Owners Notified

20160909

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20160725

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

226