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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 11, 2014

MINI COOPER (2015) recall — Seats

If the seatback adjustment mechanism is not fully engaged, the seatback may fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #14V721000VehicleBMW of North America, LLC ›
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248510-mini-cooper-2015-recall-seats · Recall date October 11, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V721000

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“MINI COOPER (2015) recall — Seats.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 11, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248510-mini-cooper-2015-recall-seats. Based on NHTSA recall #14V721000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V721000).

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    BMW of North America, LLC
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Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2014. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

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Contact BMW of North America, LLC

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Subject: Recall 14V721000 — BMW of North America, LLC MINI COOPER (2015) recall — Seats

Hello,

I own a MINI COOPER (2015) recall — Seats that is covered by recall 14V721000 from BMW of North America, LLC.

The official recall notice states: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge.  The recall began December 29, 2014.  Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #14V721000 (October 11, 2014)
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