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2003 MINI Cooper EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Moderate #09E025000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
DOPE, INC.
What Happened
The headlight assembly is the part that helps you see and be seen on the road. In some aftermarket headlights sold by Dope, Inc., the side reflectors are missing.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the required side reflectors, your headlights might not provide enough visibility, which could lead to a vehicle crash.
Free Fix
Dope, Inc. will offer a full refund for the non-compliant headlight assembly. You should contact them directly to arrange a refund at 1-626-272-1798.
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Original — What Happened
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Moderate #08E050000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's headlight assembly is missing a small amber reflector that helps make your vehicle more visible to other drivers. This reflector is usually on the side of the headlight.
Risk if Unfixed
If the amber reflector is missing, your vehicle's visibility could be reduced, making it more likely to be involved in a crash.
Free Fix
K2 Motor will give you a full refund for the headlight assembly, and you should contact them directly at 1-909-839-2992 to arrange the refund.
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Original — What Happened
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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Other MINI Cooper 2003 Recalls

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Other MINI Cooper Years

2026
1 recall
2025
3 recalls
2021
2 recalls
2020
2 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2011
1 recall
2010
2 recalls
2009
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
1 recall
2005
4 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2002
5 recalls

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