BMW recalls MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S and JCW vehicles

The rear side trim panels may not have a crash pad

09/20/2019

James Limbach Reporter

BMW of North America is recalling 683 model year 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S and JCW vehicles.

The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad.

As a result, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in a side impact crash.

What to do

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install crash pads free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2019.

Owners may contact MINI customer service at (866) 825-1525.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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