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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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