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2006 MINI Cooper Convertible AIR BAGS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #15V205000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front passenger seat occupant detection mat is a crucial part that tells your air bag when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. In your 2005-2008 MINI Cooper or Cooper S, this mat might not be working correctly due to manufacturing or installation issues.
Risk if Unfixed
If the mat fails, the air bag won't deploy when the passenger seat is occupied, which means they'll be at a higher risk of serious injury in the event of a collision.
Free Fix
Your MINI dealer will replace the faulty mat for free. Check with your dealer to confirm the repair schedule, and then schedule the replacement at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
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Other MINI Cooper Convertible Years

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2006 MINI Cooper Convertible safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL recall for the 2006 MINI Cooper Convertible? (Campaign #15V205000)

The front passenger seat occupant detection mat is a crucial part that tells your air bag when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. In your 2005-2008 MINI Cooper or Cooper S, this mat might not be working correctly due to manufacturing or installation issues. If the mat fails, the air bag won't deploy when the passenger seat is occupied, which means they'll be at a higher risk of serious injury in the event of a collision. Your MINI dealer will replace the faulty mat for free. Check with your dealer to confirm the repair schedule, and then schedule the replacement at no cost to you.