BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash.
BMW of North America – Missing Fuel Pump Crash Protection Plate
| Report Received Date | 08/23/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V557000 |
| Consequence Summary | Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 9953 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V557000) |
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