NHTSA recall 12V008000

Engine And Engine Cooling · BMW of North America, LLC

January 11, 2012report date

90,368units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: The electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat.

Why it matters: The circuit board may smolder which could result in a vehicle fire.

The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump free of charge. The safety recall beganduring February 2012.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2007 Mini Cooper S, 2008 Mini Cooper S, 2009 Mini Cooper S, 2010 Mini Cooper S, 2011 Mini Cooper S, 2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 2010 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible, 2010 Mini Cooper S Convertible, 2011 Mini Cooper S Convertible, 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman, 2009 Mini Jcw, 2010 Mini Jcw, 2011 Mini Jcw, 2009 Mini Jcw Clubman, 2010 Mini Jcw Convertible, 2011 Mini Jcw Convertible.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V008000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.