RECALL 23V-337: FOOTWELL MODULE – 2007-2014 MINI Cooper

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From: Broadcast Messaging System To: DL-BMS_Message_Monitors Subject: MINI Recall 23V-xxx: Footwell Module Date: Friday, May 12, 2023 8:39:44 AM Publish Date: From: Expiration Date: May 11, 2023 Technical Service May 25, 2023 DCSnet Message Urgent Subject: MINI Recall 23V-xxx: Footwell Module BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective May 11, 2023) on certain Model Year 2007 – 2014 MINI vehicles that were produced between November 16, 2006, and June 27, 2014. Due to several contributing factors (environmental, certain US States’ wintertime road treatment, vehicle design configuration and age), over time, the Footwell module (FRM) could become susceptible to corrosion The Recall Notice and Q&A have been attached for further information. The bulletin will be updated when additional information becomes available. Sincerely, Technical Service Attachments: M610523 Recall Notice[1683894876065].pdf M610523[1683894876065].pdf M610523_23V-xyz-FAQ-(11May2023)[1683894876065].pdf M610523 Recall Notice[1683894876065].pdf M610523[1683894876065].pdf M610523_23V-xyz-FAQ-(11May2023)[1683894876065].pdf Recipients: MINI Passenger Cars, All Offering, All Region, All Areas, All Departments, All Personnel MINI Passenger Cars, CC-All 5/15/23, 7:13 AM 61 05 23_RECALL 23V-XXX: FOOTWELL MODULE about:blank 1/2 SIM 61 05 23 RECALL 23V-XXX: FOOTWELL MODULE 2023-05-12 MODEL E-Series Model Description Production Date R55 MINI Cooper Countryman July 25, 2007 – June 27, 2014 R56 MINI Cooper Hardtop November 16, 2006 – November 21, 2013 AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicles which require this campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, AWP, Campaign Summary or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry. Please make sure you check your dealer inventory as soon as possible. As of May 12,2023, you can see a list of affected vehicles in Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS. SITUATION BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective May 11, 2023) on certain Model Year 2007 – 2014 MINI vehicles that were produced between November 16, 2006, and June 27, 2014. Due to several contributing factors (environmental, certain US States’ wintertime road treatment, vehicle design configuration and age), over time, the Footwell module (FRM) could become susceptible to corrosion. The Recall Notice and Q&A have been attached for further information. The bulletin will be updated when additional information becomes available. Supporting Materials picture_as_pdf M610523_23V-xyz-FAQ-(11May2023).pdf picture_as_pdf M610523 Recall Notice.pdf Copyright ©2023 MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC. All Rights Reserved 5/15/23, 7:13 AM 61 05 23_RECALL 23V-XXX: FOOTWELL MODULE about:blank 2/2 Copyright ©2023 MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC. All Rights Reserved Attachment to M61 05 23 May 2023 SAFETY RECALL NOTICE To: All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers and Warranty Processors RE: Recall 23V-xxx: Footwell Module – M61 05 23 BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective May 11, 2023) on certain Model Year 2007 – 2014 MINI vehicles that were produced between November 16, 2006, and June 27, 2014. 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 05 23 May 2023 Safety Recall 23V-xyz R55 R56 Footwell Module Model Year 2007-2014 MINI Clubman, Hardtop 2 door Issue Date: 5/11/2023 Q1. Which BMW Group models in the US are potentially affected by this Safety Recall? Certain Model Year 2007-2014 MINI Clubman and Hardtop 2 door models in the US are potentially affected. Q2. What is the specific issue? Due to several contributing factors (environmental, certain US States’ wintertime road treatment, vehicle design configuration and age), over time, the Footwell module (FRM) could become susceptible to corrosion. Q3. Why are other models / vehicles not included in this Safety Recall? Other models have different design configurations and/or have different environmental exposures. Q4. How did BMW Group become aware of the issue? BMW Group became aware of the issue through our quality control procedures. Q5. Can I continue to drive my vehicle? Yes. Q6. How will I be informed of this Safety Recall? Owners of potentially affected vehicles will receive a letter in July via first class mail advising them of this Safety Recall. When parts become available, they will receive another letter, requesting they schedule an appointment with an authorized MINI dealer as soon as possible to have this Safety Recall performed. For the latest updates to this Safety Recall, please visit miniusa.com/recall. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information. Q7. How and when will my vehicle be repaired? The footwell module (FRM) will be inspected, and if necessary, repaired. Q8. Do I have to wait for MINI to contact me to have the remedy performed? Yes. We are in the process of implementing this Safety Recall campaign to ensure that the necessary parts are at the MINI dealers. For the latest updates to this Safety Recall, please visit miniusa.com/recall. Q9. I see a reference to the “TREAD Act Customer Reimbursement Plan” in my customer letter. Can you explain what that is about? Am I eligible for reimbursement? If you have already had this repair performed at your own expense, you may be eligible for reimbursement of certain expenses that you incurred. Please visit miniusa.com/recall and click on “Reimbursement for Prior Customer Pay Repairs Related to a Safety Recall (TREAD Act)”.

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5/16/23, 8:30 AM 61 05 23_RECALL 23V-337: FOOTWELL MODULE about:blank 1/2 SIM 61 05 23 RECALL 23V-337: FOOTWELL MODULE 2023-05-15 What’s New: Recall Number updated R55 Model Name corrected MODEL E-Series Model Description Production Date R55 MINI Cooper Clubman July 25, 2007 – June 27, 2014 R56 MINI Cooper Hardtop November 16, 2006 – November 21, 2013 AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicles which require this campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, AWP, Campaign Summary or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry. Please make sure you check your dealer inventory as soon as possible. As of May 12,2023, you can see a list of affected vehicles in Inventory Campaign Details (ICD) under ROSS. SITUATION BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective May 11, 2023) on certain Model Year 2007 – 2014 MINI vehicles that were produced between November 16, 2006, and June 27, 2014. Due to several contributing factors (environmental, certain US States’ wintertime road treatment, vehicle design configuration and age), over time, the Footwell module (FRM) could become susceptible to corrosion. The Recall Notice and Q&A have been attached for further information. The bulletin will be updated when additional information becomes available. Supporting Materials picture_as_pdf M610523 Recall Notice.pdf picture_as_pdf M610523_23V-xyz-FAQ-(11May2023).pdf Copyright ©2023 MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC. All Rights Reserved 5/16/23, 8:30 AM 61 05 23_RECALL 23V-337: FOOTWELL MODULE about:blank 2/2 Copyright ©2023 MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC. All Rights Reserved Attachment to M61 05 23 May 2023 SAFETY RECALL NOTICE To: All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers and Warranty Processors RE: Recall 23V-xxx: Footwell Module – M61 05 23 BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective May 11, 2023) on certain Model Year 2007 – 2014 MINI vehicles that were produced between November 16, 2006, and June 27, 2014. 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 05 23 May 2023 Safety Recall 23V-xyz R55 R56 Footwell Module Model Year 2007-2014 MINI Clubman, Hardtop 2 door Issue Date: 5/11/2023 Q1. Which BMW Group models in the US are potentially affected by this Safety Recall? Certain Model Year 2007-2014 MINI Clubman and Hardtop 2 door models in the US are potentially affected. Q2. What is the specific issue? Due to several contributing factors (environmental, certain US States’ wintertime road treatment, vehicle design configuration and age), over time, the Footwell module (FRM) could become susceptible to corrosion. Q3. Why are other models / vehicles not included in this Safety Recall? Other models have different design configurations and/or have different environmental exposures. Q4. How did BMW Group become aware of the issue? BMW Group became aware of the issue through our quality control procedures. Q5. Can I continue to drive my vehicle? Yes. Q6. How will I be informed of this Safety Recall? Owners of potentially affected vehicles will receive a letter in July via first class mail advising them of this Safety Recall. When parts become available, they will receive another letter, requesting they schedule an appointment with an authorized MINI dealer as soon as possible to have this Safety Recall performed. For the latest updates to this Safety Recall, please visit miniusa.com/recall. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information. Q7. How and when will my vehicle be repaired? The footwell module (FRM) will be inspected, and if necessary, repaired. Q8. Do I have to wait for MINI to contact me to have the remedy performed? Yes. We are in the process of implementing this Safety Recall campaign to ensure that the necessary parts are at the MINI dealers. For the latest updates to this Safety Recall, please visit miniusa.com/recall. Q9. I see a reference to the “TREAD Act Customer Reimbursement Plan” in my customer letter. Can you explain what that is about? Am I eligible for reimbursement? If you have already had this repair performed at your own expense, you may be eligible for reimbursement of certain expenses that you incurred. Please visit miniusa.com/recall and click on “Reimbursement for Prior Customer Pay Repairs Related to a Safety Recall (TREAD Act)”.

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-337 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : BMW of North America, LLC Submission Date : MAY 19, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-337 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : BMW of North America, LLC Address : P.O. Box 1227 Westwood NJ 07675-1227 Company phone : 18005257417 Population : Number of potentially involved : 97,933 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2008-2014 MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works) Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Approximately 21,156 vehicles were manufactured with a Footwell Control Module (FRM) that, due to several contributing factors could, over time, become susceptible to corrosion. Basis for recall population determination: Vehicle manufacturing and supplier production information, and vehicle registration records, were reviewed to determine the potentially affected vehicle population. Recall component difference to non-recall component: Due to several contributing factors, the FRM could, over time, become susceptible to corrosion. This recall affects vehicles sold or ever registered in the following US States: Salt-Belt Region (Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., Wisconsin), Similar Region (Alaska, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah). There have been no reports to vehicles outside of these regions. Production Dates : JUL 25, 2007 – JUN 27, 2014 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-337 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works) Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Approximately 76,777 vehicles were manufactured with a Footwell Control Module (FRM) that, due to several contributing factors could, over time, become susceptible to corrosion. Basis for recall population determination: Vehicle manufacturing and supplier production information, and vehicle registration records, were reviewed to determine the potentially affected vehicle population. Recall component difference to non-recall component: Due to several contributing factors, the FRM could, over time, become susceptible to corrosion. This recall affects vehicles sold or ever registered in the following US States: Salt-Belt Region (Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., Wisconsin), Similar Region (Alaska, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah). There have been no reports to vehicles outside of these regions. Production Dates : NOV 16, 2006 – NOV 21, 2013 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : This safety recall involves the Footwell Control Module (FRM), an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) which controls various lighting and power window functions, and is installed near the bottom of the driver’s side A-pillar behind an interior trim panel. Due to several contributing factors (environmental, certain US States’ wintertime road treatment, vehicle design configuration and age), over time, the FRM could become susceptible to corrosion. For vehicles equipped with a sunroof, after a multi-year period involving large temperature changes, multiple freeze/thaw cycles can cause the vehicle’s sunroof drain hose to become damaged, loosen and eventually detach from the drain pipe within the A-pillar, which could allow water to enter the vehicle interior. In certain US states, large amounts of road salt may be utilized during their wintertime road treatment activities. If water were to enter the interior, then in combination with road salt that may be present in the footwell, this could create an electrolyte solution. If this solution were to contact the FRM then, over time, this could lead to corrosion, possibly resulting in a short circuit. In rare cases, this could lead to a thermal event. FMVSS 1 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-337 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If a thermal event occurred, this could increase the risk of injury. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Footwell Control Module – (FRM) Component Description : Footwell Control Module – (FRM) Component Part Number : 61356827072, 61353452092 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Lear Corporation Engineering GmbH Address : Lohstr 36 Oberding-Schwaig Foreign States 85445 Country : Germany Chronology : Please refer to the separate document which contains the chronology associated with this report. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The remedy is currently being developed. Owners will be notified by First Class mail advising them of the recall and to schedule an appointment with an authorized MINI dealer to have the remedy performed for free. Owners who have had the FRM replaced (and associated work performed), due to the conditions described in this report, at their own expense prior to the recall notification, may be eligible for reimbursement according to BMW Group’s reimbursement plan in accordance with 49 CFR 573.13 and 49 CFR 577.11. How Remedy Component Differs Recall component: Footwell Control Module (FRM) – part number: Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-337 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 from Recalled Component : 61356827072, 61353452092 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer notification is expected to begin and end on May 11, 2023. Owner notification is expected to begin and end on July 3, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 11, 2023 – MAY 11, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 03, 2023 – JUL 03, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-337 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : BMW of North America, LLC Submission Date : MAY 11, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-337 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : BMW of North America, LLC Address : P.O. Box 1227 Westwood NJ 07675-1227 Company phone : 18005257417 Population : Number of potentially involved : 97,933 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2008-2014 MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works) Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Approximately 21,156 vehicles were manufactured with a Footwell Control Module (FRM) that, due to several contributing factors could, over time, become susceptible to corrosion. Basis for recall population determination: Vehicle manufacturing and supplier production information, and vehicle registration records, were reviewed to determine the potentially affected vehicle population. Recall component difference to non-recall component: Due to several contributing factors, the FRM could, over time, become susceptible to corrosion. Production Dates : JUL 25, 2007 – JUN 27, 2014 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-337 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works) Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Approximately 76,777 vehicles were manufactured with a Footwell Control Module (FRM) that, due to several contributing factors could, over time, become susceptible to corrosion. Basis for recall population determination: Vehicle manufacturing and supplier production information, and vehicle registration records, were reviewed to determine the potentially affected vehicle population. Recall component difference to non-recall component: Due to several contributing factors, the FRM could, over time, become susceptible to corrosion. Production Dates : NOV 16, 2006 – NOV 21, 2013 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : This safety recall involves the Footwell Control Module (FRM), an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) which controls various lighting and power window functions, and is installed near the bottom of the driver’s side A-pillar behind an interior trim panel. Due to several contributing factors (environmental, certain US States’ wintertime road treatment, vehicle design configuration and age), over time, the FRM could become susceptible to corrosion. For vehicles equipped with a sunroof, after a multi-year period involving large temperature changes, multiple freeze/thaw cycles can cause the vehicle’s sunroof drain hose to become damaged, loosen and eventually detach from the drain pipe within the A-pillar, which could allow water to enter the vehicle interior. In certain US states, large amounts of road salt may be utilized during their wintertime road treatment activities. If water were to enter the interior, then in combination with road salt that may be present in the footwell, this could create an electrolyte solution. If this solution were to contact the FRM then, over time, this could lead to corrosion, possibly resulting in a short circuit. In rare cases, this could lead to a thermal event. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If a thermal event occurred, this could increase the risk of injury. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-337 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Footwell Control Module – (FRM) Component Description : Footwell Control Module – (FRM) Component Part Number : 61356827072, 61353452092 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Lear Corporation Engineering GmbH Address : Lohstr 36 Oberding-Schwaig Foreign States 85445 Country : Germany Chronology : Please refer to the separate document which contains the chronology associated with this report. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The remedy is currently being developed. Owners will be notified by First Class mail advising them of the recall and to schedule an appointment with an authorized MINI dealer to have the remedy performed for free. Owners who have had the FRM replaced (and associated work performed), due to the conditions described in this report, at their own expense prior to the recall notification, may be eligible for reimbursement according to BMW Group’s reimbursement plan in accordance with 49 CFR 573.13 and 49 CFR 577.11. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Recall component: Footwell Control Module (FRM) – part number: 61356827072, 61353452092 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-337 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer notification is expected to begin and end on May 11, 2023. Owner notification is expected to begin and end on July 3, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 11, 2023 – MAY 11, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 03, 2023 – JUL 03, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-337 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : BMW of North America, LLC Submission Date : MAY 19, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-337 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : BMW of North America, LLC Address : P.O. Box 1227 Westwood NJ 07675-1227 Company phone : 18005257417 Population : Number of potentially involved : 97,933 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2008-2014 MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works) Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Approximately 21,156 vehicles were manufactured with a Footwell Control Module (FRM) that, due to several contributing factors could, over time, become susceptible to corrosion. Basis for recall population determination: Vehicle manufacturing and supplier production information, and vehicle registration records, were reviewed to determine the potentially affected vehicle population. Recall component difference to non-recall component: Due to several contributing factors, the FRM could, over time, become susceptible to corrosion. This recall affects vehicles sold or ever registered in the following US States: Salt-Belt Region (Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., Wisconsin), Similar Region (Alaska, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah). There have been no reports to vehicles outside of these regions. Production Dates : JUL 25, 2007 – JUN 27, 2014 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-337 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works) Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Approximately 76,777 vehicles were manufactured with a Footwell Control Module (FRM) that, due to several contributing factors could, over time, become susceptible to corrosion. Basis for recall population determination: Vehicle manufacturing and supplier production information, and vehicle registration records, were reviewed to determine the potentially affected vehicle population. Recall component difference to non-recall component: Due to several contributing factors, the FRM could, over time, become susceptible to corrosion. This recall affects vehicles sold or ever registered in the following US States: Salt-Belt Region (Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., Wisconsin), Similar Region (Alaska, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah). There have been no reports to vehicles outside of these regions. Production Dates : NOV 16, 2006 – NOV 21, 2013 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : This safety recall involves the Footwell Control Module (FRM), an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) which controls various lighting and power window functions, and is installed near the bottom of the driver’s side A-pillar behind an interior trim panel. Due to several contributing factors (environmental, certain US States’ wintertime road treatment, vehicle design configuration and age), over time, the FRM could become susceptible to corrosion. For vehicles equipped with a sunroof, after a multi-year period involving large temperature changes, multiple freeze/thaw cycles can cause the vehicle’s sunroof drain hose to become damaged, loosen and eventually detach from the drain pipe within the A-pillar, which could allow water to enter the vehicle interior. In certain US states, large amounts of road salt may be utilized during their wintertime road treatment activities. If water were to enter the interior, then in combination with road salt that may be present in the footwell, this could create an electrolyte solution. If this solution were to contact the FRM then, over time, this could lead to corrosion, possibly resulting in a short circuit. In rare cases, this could lead to a thermal event. FMVSS 1 : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-337 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If a thermal event occurred, this could increase the risk of injury. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Footwell Control Module – (FRM) Component Description : Footwell Control Module – (FRM) Component Part Number : 61356827072, 61353452092 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Lear Corporation Engineering GmbH Address : Lohstr 36 Oberding-Schwaig Foreign States 85445 Country : Germany Chronology : Please refer to the separate document which contains the chronology associated with this report. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The remedy is currently being developed. Owners will be notified by First Class mail advising them of the recall and to schedule an appointment with an authorized MINI dealer to have the remedy performed for free. Owners who have had the FRM replaced (and associated work performed), due to the conditions described in this report, at their own expense prior to the recall notification, may be eligible for reimbursement according to BMW Group’s reimbursement plan in accordance with 49 CFR 573.13 and 49 CFR 577.11. How Remedy Component Differs Recall component: Footwell Control Module (FRM) – part number: Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-337 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 from Recalled Component : 61356827072, 61353452092 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer notification is expected to begin and end on May 11, 2023. Owner notification is expected to begin and end on July 3, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 11, 2023 – MAY 11, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 03, 2023 – JUL 03, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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