BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
BMW of North America – Turn Signal Deactivates Inner Brake Lamp/FMVSS 108
| Report Received Date | 03/31/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V222000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 16883 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V222000) |
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