Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
You should know that your vehicle may have a label that incorrectly states the maximum weight it can safely carry. This label is supposed to tell you the maximum weight your vehicle can handle, which is important for keeping you and your passengers safe on the road.
Risk if Unfixed
If you drive your vehicle with too much weight, you could be putting yourself and others at risk of a blowout or a loss of control, which could lead to an accident.
Free Fix
You're in luck - the fix is free! Your dealership will replace the incorrect label with a new one that accurately shows the maximum weight your vehicle can safely carry, without costing you a dime.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop two door vehicles manufactured December 1, 2013, to December 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the Tire Information Placard. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The maximum weight listed on the label is incorrect (too low) and therefore does not comply with Federal Regulations.
Original — Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect labels with corrected labels, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notification on March 18, 2015. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
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