SIM 61 07 20 Recall 20V-601: High-Voltage Battery – 2020-2021 MINI Countryman (PHEV)

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4/26/2021 61 07 20_RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 1/8 SIM 61 07 20 RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 2021-04-21 What’s new (Specific text highlighted): Warranty Section Note: Yellow highlighted text in Situation, Procedure, and Parts is for emphasis/importance. Variant A : YY-MMDD Variant B (shown): DD-MM-YY Copyright ©2021 MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC. All Rights Reserved 4/26/2021 61 07 20_RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 3/8 PARTS INFORMATION Please monitor the Parts Matrix and DCS messages for the parts ordering procedure. Only use and invoice the part numbers below that apply. Performing a part number look-up in ETK (EPC) by VIN or model in place of using/invoicing the following part numbers may result with the wrong part numbers being invoiced and installed, this could delay the payment of the claim. Part Number for Technical Campaign Description Quantity 61 27 8 843 411 Cell module of high-voltage battery (34 Ah NEG) (2 max) Qty as needed 61 27 8 843 412 Cell module of high-voltage battery (34 Ah POS) (3 max) Qty as needed 07 11 9 908 596 Screw (M12x1.5×48) 4 61 27 8 606 057 Torx screw (M6 GFX85-10.9-S) 16 61 27 8 606 058 Threaded head Torx screw (M6 GFX85-10.9-S) 4 07 12 9 908 570 ISA screw (V-M6 GFX16) 16 61 27 8 677 638 Hexagon bolt with Torx socket (M6x25 mm) 4 07 11 9 909 322 Self-locking hexagon nut (M6-8- ZNNIV SI) 2 61 27 7 645 627 Seal for high-voltage battery 1 61 27 8 645 446 Hexagon screw with internal Torx – rounds to 10 pcs 28 83 19 2 468 443 MINI HT-12 Antifreeze Coolant Sublet as needed Copyright ©2021 MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC. All Rights Reserved 4/26/2021 61 07 20_RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 4/8 Additionally, other small parts that are not specified above, such as one-time use screws, nuts and seals, which must be replaced according to the ISTA repair instructions/ETK, must be selected from the Electronic Parts Catalogue according to the respective vehicle type and invoiced under the special defect code. Recalled Part Retention Recalled parts that are removed from MINI vehicles cannot be used for resale! The recalled parts are the property of MINI USA. Your dealer is responsible for the proper identification, storage and documentation of these parts. They must be held in a secure retention area until notification of claim payment is made by MINI USA through DCSnet. There is now updated training and process information bulletins available for returning these recalled HV battery cells, please refer to: Bulletin #: M-2-0321-M0301 – Required training information for returning defective high-voltage batteries. Bulletin #: M-2-0321-M0601 – HV BATTERY RECALL RETURN PROCESS For more information refer to DealerNet: “Menu>MINI>Aftersales>Business Development & Marketing Portal>Batteries>HV Training Module”. Please DO NOT return these recalled HV battery modules directly to the WPRC. WARRANTY INFORMATION Reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the applicable work package information below, and when required, the part numbers listed above that apply Plus work Vehicle is already in the workshop for another repair Main work The vehicle arrives at your dealer and this Recall Campaign shows open (No other Main work will be performed/claimed during this workshop visit) or the inspection is done as a Mobile Service – Off Site Repair Checking, No Cell Module Replacements Necessary (Recall Campaign is closed) Defect Code: 0061700500 F60 Replace PHEV high-voltage battery cell modules Work Pkg Labor Operation Description Labor Allowance # 1 00 69 977 Perform vehicle test, do not exchange cell modules (No repair is necessary) (Plus work) 3 FRU Or: # 2 00 69 417 Perform vehicle test, do not exchange cell modules (No repair is necessary) (Main work) 5 FRU Note: Work package # 3 and # 4 are no longer necessary and they have been deleted. Or: Checking, Future Cell Module Replacements Necessary (Recall Campaign remains open) Copyright ©2021 MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC. All Rights Reserved 4/26/2021 61 07 20_RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 5/8 Defect Code: 6127900500 Fx Gx PHEV Check cell module high-voltage battery Work Pkg Labor Operation Description Labor Allowance # 3 00 69 977 Perform vehicle test, future cell module replacements necessary (Plus work) 3 FRU Or: # 4 00 69 417 Perform vehicle test, future cell module replacements necessary (Main work) 5 FRU Or: Checking or Rechecking, Replacing Cell Module(s) as Instructed (Recall Campaign with repair is completed and closed) Defect Code: 0061700500 F60 Replace PHEV high-voltage battery cell modules Work Pkg Labor Operation Description (Main work) Labor Allowance # 5 00 69 978 Checking the vehicle (vehicle test) and removing and installing the high-voltage battery (Plus work) 46 FRU Or: # 6 00 69 418 Checking the vehicle (vehicle test) and removing and installing the high-voltage battery (Main work) 47 FRU And: 00 69 979 5-Module Configuration (3T/2B): Job/repair work time (WT) for replacing one or more modules (top and/or bottom) in addition to 00 69 418 (Includes HV battery unit final test after HV battery module repair) WT: 17TS or 28B FRU (First module, up to maximum of 33 FRU for up to 5 modules (See below) Only one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be claimed per workshop visit. 00 69 979 – Replacing 2 Top (T) and 1 Single (S) Module Only: 17 FRU for the first top module replacement; and Plus 3 FRU for each additional (up to 2 / 3 total) top module replacements (up to a total of 23 FRU). Or: 00 69 979 – Replacing Bottom Modules (B/Two) in conjunction with the 2 Top (T) and 1 Single (S) Module: A. 28 FRU for one bottom module only (Includes removing and installing or replacing the corresponding top module) (replaces the top module 17 FRU allowance above); and as applicable B. With (A): 3 FRU for each additional (up to 2) top module replacements without replacing the corresponding one additional bottom module (up to 3 to 4 modules total) (up to a total of 33 FRU); or Copyright ©2021 MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC. All Rights Reserved 4/26/2021 61 07 20_RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 6/8 C. With (A): 3 FRU for an additional (up to 1) bottom module replacement includes removing and installing or replacing the corresponding top module (2 to 4 modules total) (up to a total of 31 FRU); or D. 33 FRU for replacing all the modules (3 top and 2 bottom/5 modules total). Note: Only claim labor operation 00 69 979 one-time for the applicable total FRU allowance. Claim Repair Comments Only reference the SIB number, the work package (Pkg) number performed and when applicable (For WP #5 or # 6), the number of cell modules (top and/or bottom) that were replaced in the RO technician notes and the claim comments (For example: M61 07 20 WP 2 with 1 bottom module replaced), unless otherwise required by State law. As applicable to your dealer, please refer to SI M01 01 20 or M01 04 20 for claiming job/repair work time (WT), RO/Claim WT and the repair-related explanation procedures. And, as needed: Sublet – Bulk Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required) Sublet Code 4 Up to $15.00 Reimbursement for the repair-related bulk material (Do not use the MINI part numbers for claim submission) Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk materials (MINI part number) is at the dealer net price amount for the quantity used plus your dealer’s handling. MINI Antifreeze/Coolant: Claim the corresponding sublet dollar amount for the quantity needed to replace what was drained with a 50/50 coolant/water solution. Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount on the repair order and in claim comment section. Mobile Service – Off Site Repair (Checking only – Labor operation 00 69 417) For dealers that qualify, this Recall repair is eligible to be performed and submitted as a Mobile Service “Off- Site” Repair which includes an additional labor allowance. Qualifying MINI dealers are those that currently own and operate a Mobile Service Program vehicle. Other dealers that may qualify are those who have officially registered their interest in conducting mobile service work for the MINI Roadside Assistance Program. If you have not already registered, please send an email with contact information to roadside.assistance@bmwna.com. Additional information can be found in the Mobile Service program guide in DealerNet which is located under the Customer Relations menu. Performing eligible and covered repairs under this program are subject to the same policy and procedures that apply to performing covered repairs in your workshop. Labor Reimbursement (150 Percent) When this Recall repair is performed under this program, qualifying dealers will be reimbursed for the Recall labor operation code’s specified flat rate unit allowance (FRU) at a rate of 150 percent. RO Invoicing for Claim Submission Part 1: Claim the first 100 percent FRU labor allowance as shown below. Copyright ©2021 MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC. All Rights Reserved 4/26/2021 61 07 20_RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 7/8 For this Recall Campaign RO line item (WP # 2): Defect Code: 0061700500 F60 Replace PHEV high-voltage battery cell modules : Labor Operation Description Labor Allowance 00 69 417 Perform vehicle test, do not exchange cell modules (No repair in necessary) (Main work) 5 FRU And then for: Part 2: Open another RO line item for the additional 50 percent FRU labor allowance (as described below and in conjunction with the WP # 2 above) Defect Code: 11997700RA Mobile Service Reimbursement for Cell Module Inspection : Labor Operation Description Labor Allowance 61 25 000 Additional labor allowance to perform off-site repair through Mobile Service (Checking/Inspection only) 3 FRU* *Labor Calculation Special flat rate labor operation 00 69 417 (Main work) to perform the cell module inspection on these vehicles has a stated allowance of 5 FRU, after applying the rate of 150 percent, this repair will then be reimbursed for a total of 8 FRU (Rounded up from 7.5, 5 FRU plus 3 FRU) as a Mobile Service off-site repair. Claim the additional 3 FRU using the Defect Code 11 99 77 00 RA and labor operation provided above. Notes: Identify this line time as Additional Labor for a Mobile Service off-site repair. Itemize the additional labor claimed and explain the repair performed on the repair order and in claim comment section. Labor operation code 61 25 000 is not considered a Main labor operation. Time Control and Documentation While repair-specific punch times are not necessary for this repair work being performed on a vehicle off-site (outside your dealer), the on-call technician must still punch on the corresponding repair order (electronic or manual) prior to leaving your MINI dealer when he or she is dispatched. The technician must punch off the repair order upon their return to your dealer. And, as applicable: Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) for Vehicle Owners (RO and Claim Comments Required) This Recall repair qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement, claim this item under the Defect Code noted above as follows: Sublet Code 2 – Itemize the AMS sublet amount on the repair order and in the claim comment section. Copyright ©2021 MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC. All Rights Reserved 4/26/2021 61 07 20_RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 8/8 Please refer to SI M01 01 17 for additional information. Reimbursement of Prior Customer-Pay Repairs (TREAD Act) Based on the issue and the age of the Affected Vehicles being addressed by this Safety Recall Campaign, a reimbursement request for a qualifying prior customer-pay repair is not likely. However, if you receive a reimbursement request from a customer for a prior repair that may qualify, please contact the Warranty department (include a legible copy of the invoice) through IDS by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections. The Warranty department will review and respond to your inquiry accordingly. QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN Technical inquiries Submit feedback at the top of this bulletin Warranty inquiries Please contact the Warranty department by either using the Live Chat that’s available in the Warranty Documentation Portal or through IDS by selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections Parts inquiries Submit an IDS ticket to the Parts Department Supporting Materials picture_as_pdf M610720 Recall Notice.pdf picture_as_pdf M610720_2020-BMW-MINI-MY2020-2021-PHEV-F60-Gxx-Ixx-HV-Battery-FAQ-(Nov 5 2020).pdf Copyright ©2021 MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC. All Rights Reserved Attachment to M61 07 20 November 2020 SAFETY RECALL NOTICE To: All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Manager, Parts Manager and Warranty Processor RE: Recall 20V-601: High-Voltage Battery – M61 07 20 BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective September 24, 2020) on a small number of Model Year 2020-2021 MINI Countryman (PHEV) vehicles that were produced between March 12, 2020 and September 15, 2020. Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law (The Safety Act) for you to sell, lease or deliver any new motor vehicle covered by this notification until the recall repair has been performed. This means that centers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles to consumers until they are fixed or use/sell replacement equipment/parts subject to this recall. Note also that substantial civil penalties apply to violations of the Safety Act. Also, you should not sell, lease or deliver any Certified Pre-Owned or used vehicles subject to a safety recall until the repair is completed. Please follow any special instructions that we provide to you for the return or disposition of recall parts. We appreciate all your assistance with this Recall. Attachment to M61 07 20 November 2020

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