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Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery (24V302000)

Publication date: 2024-04-29
Reference number: 24V302000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 24V302000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2021 MINI COOPER SE

2022 MINI COOPER SE

2023 MINI COOPER SE

Campaign No: 24V302000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 128

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021-2023 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

A high voltage battery with water damage can cause a fire or a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Dealers will inspect and leak test the high voltage battery, and repair the battery as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 21, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

NOTES

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.