Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery (24V302000)
Publication date: 2024-04-29Reference number: 24V302000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
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.