Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman's brake light on the inner bumper might not turn on when you're using your turn signal while braking.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, other drivers might not see that you're braking, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
MINI will fix this for free by reprogramming the vehicle's computer to make sure the brake light works properly when you use your turn signal.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
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