BMW recalls Mini Cooper automobiles for risk of engine fire
By STAFF

Date: January 17th, 2012

Automobile manufacturer BMW has announced a recall of a variety of model year 2007-2011 Mini Cooper vehicles for a risk of engine fire. The manufacturer reports the electric auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger may have a defective circuit board that can malfunction and overheat. This may result in the circuit board smoldering and causing a vehicle fire. The recall involves almost 89,000 vehicles.

The recall involves the following makes and models:

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MINI / COOPER S 2007-2011
MINI / COOPER S CLUBMAN 2008-2011
MINI / COOPER S CONVERTIBLE 2009-2011
MINI / COOPER S COUNTRYMAN 2011
MINI / JCW 2009-2011
MINI / JCW CLUBMAN 2009
MINI / JCW CONVERTIBLE 2010-2011

These vehicles were manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC. BMW will notify owners and dealers of affected vehicles and replace the water pump free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2012. For more information, owners may contact BMW at 1-866-275-6464.

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