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Recall & Buyer Checklist
2016 MINI Countryman · 1 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-08
Model-year records do not confirm VIN eligibility or completed repairs. Ask your dealer to check your VIN and the original filing's safety instructions.
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NHTSA Campaign
OEM Recall
Component
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17E051000
Ask dealer
TRAILER HITCHES
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Known Safety Recalls
Standard NHTSA Filing#17E051000NHTSA Official Language
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturer
Curt Manufacturing LLC
What Happened
Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
What is the overall risk grade for the 2016 MINI Countryman?
The 2016 MINI Countryman has a risk grade of A. This grade is calculated from 1 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2016 MINI Countryman have?
The 2016 MINI Countryman has 1 known safety recall on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Is the 2016 MINI Countryman safe to drive?
This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the TRAILER HITCHES recall for the 2016 MINI Countryman? (Campaign #17E051000)
Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle. If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
