Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The passenger air bag sensor in your MINI is a mat that checks if someone is sitting in the passenger seat. It's supposed to make sure the air bag deploys in an accident, but sometimes it can malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor doesn't work, the air bag won't turn on when you need it to. In a crash, this could leave your passenger more vulnerable to serious injury.
Free Fix
MINI will replace the faulty sensor mat for free, so schedule the repair with your dealer as soon as you get the notice.
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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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