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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published July 17, 2015

MINI COOPER (2015) recall — Structure

If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #15V450000VehicleBMW of North America, LLC ›
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248513-mini-cooper-2015-recall-structure · Recall date July 17, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V450000

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“MINI COOPER (2015) recall — Structure.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 17, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248513-mini-cooper-2015-recall-structure. Based on NHTSA recall #15V450000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V450000).

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What NHTSA says to do

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install additional energy absorption material between the rear interior side panels and the exterior vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. Note: this recall supersedes 14V-815.

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Subject: Recall 15V450000 — BMW of North America, LLC MINI COOPER (2015) recall — Structure

Hello,

I own a MINI COOPER (2015) recall — Structure that is covered by recall 15V450000 from BMW of North America, LLC.

The official recall notice states: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install additional energy absorption material between the rear interior side panels and the exterior vehicle body, free of charge.  The recall began on September 4, 2015.  Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.  Note: this recall supersedes 14V-815.

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 #15V450000 (July 17, 2015)
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