Mini cooper factory recall please read

[MiniAJ]

So apparently there is recall in affect for the following MINI Coopers 2007-11 Mini Cooper S 2008-11 Mini Cooper Clubman 2009-11 Mini Cooper S Convertible 2009-11 Mini JCW 2009-11 Mini JCW Clubman 2009-11 Mini JCW Convertible 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman the issue is with a water pump for the turbo that has a chip that is causing fires. 12 MINI have caught on fire already. for the full story read it here: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500395_1...pers-recalled/ Motor on

[times]

I just posted on that too. Yeah--- terrifying.

[klricks]

The list you posted from the news link shows Non S Clubman. However the list from the NTSB site show only 'S' (Turbo) types:

From NTSB report:

MINI / COOPER S .................... 2007-2011
MINI / COOPER S CLUBMAN ....... 2008-2011
MINI / COOPER S CONVERTIBLE ... 2009-2011
MINI / COOPER S COUNTRYMAN ... 2011
MINI / JCW .............................. 2009-2011
MINI / JCW CLUBMAN ................. 2009
MINI / JCW CONVERTIBLE ........... 2010-2011

[OldGameFreaK]

If this is the case then I think they should have to pay for all of the prematurely burned out turbos if your pump isn't working like it should.

[times]

Originally Posted by OldGameFreaK

If this is the case then I think they should have to pay for all of the prematurely burned out turbos if your pump isn't working like it should.

Seems that anyone who's disputing the loss of their Mini will now have irrefutable evidence as to why their Mini burned out. I just saw one on this board a few days ago---

[MiniAJ]

Originally Posted by OldGameFreaK

If this is the case then I think they should have to pay for all of the prematurely burned out turbos if your pump isn't working like it should.

I agree.

[essaybrah]

I don't have an S, but if anyone has to take action because of this PLEASE let us know the procedures you followed, and the results. Thanks!

[tasteskindasalty]

Originally Posted by times

I just posted on that too. Yeah--- terrifying.

Eh, it's pretty minor if you ask me. The Firestone recall was terrifying. Tires were failing while driving at high speeds causing serious accidents. The Ford Pinto recall was equally terrifying. Cars were bursting into flames killing the passengers. While this is no doubt serious, lets try to keep things in prospective. Recalls are fairly common nowadays, ask Toyota, and that is primarily due to government intervention. Older generation cars didn't have as many recalls due to the lack of enforcement.

Yes, there is a chance, though small, that your car will catch fire. It won't burst into flames and all reports so far show how it's a developing fire and not a combustible one. If you that concerned over your safety you can thwart any serious threat by avoiding parking your car in your garage.

[GLN305]

Anyone know the location of this waterpump control board?

[Old chuck]

I have a 2012 S Cabrio and thought that the 2011 and 2012 were identical internally. Should I be concerned or did they change the part for 2012?

[FerRrari]

Originally Posted by essaybrah

I don't have an S, but if anyone has to take action because of this PLEASE let us know the procedures you followed, and the results. Thanks!

In my case, the car was re-purchased by BMW NA under Lemon Law. It was BMW's offer after 2 months of investigation, no lawyers were involved.

[yokohamaboi]

I was outside having a smoking break, and my dad called me inside to look at the chinese news of the recall and damn O.o im calling the dealership tomorrow before it happens to me. http://www.metro.co.uk/news/887589-a...ver-fire-fears

[AustinS]

I just talked to MINI (1-866-ASK-MINI (866-275-6464)) and they told me the Electric Auxiliary Coolant Pump will be replaced. The notices will start going out in February and will be timed so the dealers will have the parts and time to do the work.

[jorn]

My MINI was in for unrelated service on Monday. Shame they didn't pounce right on this.

[Blainestang]

Originally Posted by jorn

My MINI was in for unrelated service on Monday. Shame they didn't pounce right on this.

Dealers don't have the parts yet.

[Oreod]

I have seen conflicting cutoff dates posted on the web so I called 866-ASK-MINI 866-275-6464. The cutoff for the 2011 Clubman is Oct 2011. If you have a question I would suggest calling them. Have the last 7 of your VIN available. My dealer has very little info available at this time.

[at7815]

I called my dealer and they said they are not doing any repairs until the owners of the affected vehicles get a notice in the mail. I guess we'll have to wait.

[Skoshi]

Originally Posted by Old chuck

I have a 2012 S Cabrio and thought that the 2011 and 2012 were identical internally. Should I be concerned or did they change the part for 2012?

I've got the same question. Just picked up the new 2012 S Cabrio on Monday. I'm guessing they've made a change - but that means they knew about this long ago.

[Oreod]

It would appear that a change was made about half way through the 2011 model year. I base this on the Oct. 2011 recall date for most models.

gary

[yokohamaboi]

Originally Posted by Oreod

It would appear that a change was made about half way through the 2011 model year. I base this on the Oct. 2011 recall date for most models.

gary

i bought my mini cooper s in feb,2011, just got off the phone with the dealership my car is A OK not effected

[Oreod]

Originally Posted by yokohamaboi

i bought my mini cooper s in feb,2011, just got off the phone with the dealership my car is A OK not effected

Mine is a Jan. 2011 build and it is OK as well...

gary