Component
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door's temporary spare tire might not be securely attached to the car.
Risk if Unfixed
If you drive on the spare tire, vibrations could loosen the nut holding it in place, and the wheel could come off, becoming a hazard on the road and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
BMW will replace the spare wheel nut with a new, self-locking one, free of charge, when you schedule an appointment with a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to July 21, 2014. The spare wheel may have been attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Vibrations from driving may cause the nut to loosen, allowing the wheel to separate from the car. If the spare wheel separates from the vehicle, it could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel securing nut with a self-locking nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-275-6464.
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