Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturer
Curt Manufacturing LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's trailer hitch is a metal bar that attaches to the back of your Mini Cooper to carry a trailer. In some cases, the hitch on your 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman or Countryman might not be securely attached, which could cause it to sag or break loose while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hitch fails, it could come loose and separate from your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. This is a serious situation that could put you, your passengers, and others on the road at risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the trailer hitch with a new, more secure one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as after confirming availability with your dealer as possible to ensure your safety on the road. This timing describes the original 2017 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
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