NHTSA recall 14V619000
Tires · BMW of North America, LLC
October 3, 2014report date
5,805units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The spare wheel may have been attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2014 Mini Cooper.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V619000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.