August 28, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V634000
Crash Pads Missing from Rear Side Trim Panels
Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V634
Manufacturer BMW
of North America, LLC
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 683
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, “Side Impact Protection.”
Remedy
MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Check if your MINI has a Recall
SIM 51 02 19
2019-08-27
RECALL 19V-XXX: CRASH PAD
Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M51 02 19 dated August 2019.
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MODEL
| E-Series | Model Description | Production Date |
| F56 | MINI Hardtop 2 Door | June 11, 2019 to August 14, 2019 |
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicles which require this Recall Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), Key Reader or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.
SITUATION
BMW of North America, LLC is conducting a Voluntary Non-Compliance Recall (effective August 22, 2019) on select Model Year 2020 MINI vehicles that were produced between June 11, 2019 and August 14, 2019.
Affected vehicles may marginally exceed a Federal requirement. An energy absorbing element in each rear door side panel may not have been installed during production. In a side crash of sufficient severity, this could increase the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
Approximately 1,832 vehicles are affected by this recall.
Recall notice and Q&A have been attached for further information.
CAUSE
The structural foam, which is normally installed during production, was not installed.
CORRECTION
Install a molded structural foam pad to both the left and right rear side trim panels.
The pad is applied to the inside surface of the panel, and is not visible either from inside the vehicle nor from the outside.
The general location is indicated on this passenger side panel by the dotted line.
PROCEDURE
1. Remove the rear side trim panel on both sides of the vehicle following repair instructions REP 51 43 002 “Removing and installing (replacing) rear left or right side trim panel”.
Note: Complete removal of the B and C pillar trim is not required. The trim can be set aside without complete removal.
2. Set the molded foam part (1) down and align the existing bore holes over the welded pins (arrows).
3. Mark (2) the insulating material as shown to the left.
4. Carefully drill out the welded pins (1) flush with the side trim panel.
Note: Use a drill bit that is 10mm in diameter. Do not damage the side trim panel.
5. Cut the noise insulating material following the marking made in step 3.
6. Clean the adhesive area (1) using cleaner R2 P/N 83 19 0 417 324.
7. Apply adhesive (Hot melt adhesive 3731 P/N 83 19 2 409 987) to the molded foam part.
Note: Application time = 2 minutes maximum.
8. Stick the molded foam part to the side trim panel.
– Align using the existing bore holes in the molded foam part and the
welded pins that you have drilled out (1).
PARTS INFORMATION
| Part Number: | Description: | Quantity: |
| 51 43 7 436 519 | Left structural foam pad | 1 |
| 51 43 7 436 520 | Right structural foam pad | 1 |
Sublet- Bulk Material
| Part Number: | Description: | Quantity: |
| 83 19 2 409 987 | BMW Group Weld Hot Melt Adhesive 3731 Q (Qty 1 = 15 adhesive sticks, sufficient for 15 vehicles) | As needed |
| 83 19 0 417 324 | Cleaner R2 (500ml) | As needed |
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Recall Campaign will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information:
Completion “before” the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop
| Work Pkg | Labor Operation | Description (Plus work) | Labor Allowance |
| # 1 | 00 68 625 | Retrofit the structural molded foam parts to both the left and right rear side trim panels (Plus work) | 20 FRU |
Or:
The vehicle arrives at your center and this Recall Campaign shows open (No other Main work will be performed/claimed during this workshop visit)
| Work Pkg | Labor Operation | Description (Main work) | Labor Allowance |
| # 2 | 00 68 097 | Retrofit the structural molded foam parts to both the left and right rear side trim panels (Main work) | 22 FRU |
Claim Repair Comments
Unless additional related/in conjunction work was required (not addressed and/or included in one of the options provided above), then only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number performed in the RO technician notes and in the claim comments (For example: B51 02 19 WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law.
And:
Sublet – Bulk Materials (RO and Claim Comments Required)
| Sublet Code 4 | See sublet reimbursement calculation below | Reimbursement for the used quantities of BMW Group Weld Hot Melt Adhesive 3731 Q (Adhesive sticks – Bulk P/N 83 19 2 409 987: Qty 1 = 15 adhesive sticks) and Cleaner R2 (1 = 500ml) |
Sublet reimbursement calculation for claiming the applicable repair-related bulk materials, Weld Hot Melt Adhesive 3731 Q sticks (bulk P/N 83 19 2 409 987: Qty 1 = 15 adhesive sticks) and Cleaner R2 (1 = 500ml), is at the dealer net price amount for the quantities used plus your dealer’s handling.
Enter this material cost in sublet and itemize the amount in the claim comment section. 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.
Please refer to SI M01 01 17 for additional information.
Supporting Materials
picture_as_pdf M510219 2019-F56-CrashPad-QA-(22Aug2019)-FINAL.pdf
picture_as_pdf M510219 Recall Notice.pdf
NON-COMPLIANCE RECALL NOTICE
To: All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Manager, Parts Manager and Warranty Processor
RE: Recall 19V-xxx: Crash Pad – M51 02 19
BMW of North America, LLC is conducting a Voluntary Non-Compliance Recall (effective August 22, 2019) on select Model Year 2020 MINI vehicles that were produced between June 11, 2019 and August 14, 2019.
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 M510219
August 2019
Crash Pad
Non-Compliance Recall 19V-xxx
Model Year 2020
MINI Hardtop 2 Door
Last Updated 08/22/2019
| Q1. | Which MINI models in the US are potentially affected by this Non-Compliance Recall?
Approximately 1,832 Model Year 2020 MINI
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| Q2. | What is the specific issue?
Affected vehicles may marginally exceed a Federal requirement. An energy absorbing element in each rear side panel may not have been installed during production. In a side crash of sufficient severity, this could increase the risk of injury to rear seat occupants.
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| Q3. | Can I continue to drive my vehicle?
Yes. However, when you receive a letter requesting you to make an appointment to have this Non-Compliance Recall performed by an authorized MINI
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| Q4. | Why are other MINI vehicles not included in this Non-Compliance Recall? Other vehicles were produced to specifications.
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| Q5. | How did MINI become aware of this issue?
MINI
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| Q6. | How will my vehicle be repaired?
The crash pads will be installed on affected vehicles for free and will take approximately two hours.
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| Q7. | Is MINI aware of any accidents or injuries in the US, involving these MINI vehicles associated with this Non-Compliance Recall?
No.
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| Q8. | How will I be informed of this Non-Compliance Recall?
You will receive a letter in October via First Class mail advising you of this Non-Compliance Recall and requesting you to schedule an appointment with an authorized MINI
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| Q9. | Do I have to wait for my letter to have my vehicle serviced?
Yes. We are in the process of implementing this Non-Compliance Recall to ensure that the necessary tools, parts, and procedures are available prior to contacting you to schedule an appointment with your authorized MINI For the latest updates to this Non-Compliance Recall, please visit www.miniusa.com/recall.
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MINI
IMPORTANT NON-COMPLIANCE RECALL – Remedy Available
This notice applies to your vehicle,
Recall Campaign No. 19V-634: Rear Seat Crash Pad
October 2019
Dear MINI Owner / Lessee:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. BMW AG has decided that certain Model Year 2020 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works) vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 214 (Side Impact Protection). Our records indicate that you are the owner of a potentially affected vehicle.
Why are we contacting you?
We are pleased to inform you that we are ready to perform this recall. If you have not had this recall performed, please contact your authorized MINI dealer immediately to schedule an appointment. Visit www.miniusa.com/dealer to locate your nearest MINI dealer.
What could happen?
Your vehicle may have been assembled without crash pads in the rear side trim panels. As a result, rear seat passengers could be at a higher risk of injury in a side impact crash.
If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers and passengers of this important information.
What will MINI do?
A crash pad will be installed in the rear side interior trim panels for free which could take approximately one hour.
What if I am not the current owner of this vehicle?
You can update the vehicle ownership or your contact information by completing the enclosed postage-paid card or by registering at https://www.miniusa.com/ol. If you are a vehicle lessor, Federal Regulations require you to forward this notice to your lessee within ten days.
What if I have questions or experience problems?
For the latest updates to this recall, please visit www.miniusa.com/recall. Should you have any questions about this recall, please contact your authorized MINI dealer. If you need additional assistance, contact MINI Customer Relations and Services at 1-866-825-1525 or at MINI[email protected].
If your MINI dealer is unable to remedy the defect without charge or within a reasonable period of time, you may notify the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to https://www.safercar.gov.
Please be assured that your safety is important to us, and we sincerely apologize if this recall causes any inconvenience. We recommend that you and your passengers wear your safety belt at all times.
Sincerely,
MINI, a division of BMW of North America, LLC
Spanish translation on back side
Traducción en español en el lado inverso
MINI
IMPORTANTE RETIRADA POR MOTIVOS DE INCUMPLIMIENTO – Repuesto disponible
Este aviso se aplica a su vehículo,
Campaña de retirada n.º 19V-634: Almohadilla amortiguadora en asientos traseros
Octubre de 2019
Estimado propietario o arrendatario de un vehículo MINI:
Le enviamos este aviso en virtud de la National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Ley Nacional de Seguridad de Tránsito y Vehículos). BMW AG ha determinado que algunos modelos del año 2020 de vehículos MINI Hardtop de 2 puertas (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works) no cumplen con el Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 214 (Estándar Federal de Seguridad de Vehículos n.º 214) (Protección contra impactos laterales). Según nuestros registros, usted es propietario de un vehículo potencialmente afectado.
¿Por qué nos ponemos en contacto con usted?
Nos complace informarle que estamos listos para realizar la retirada. Si no se ha hecho la retirada, comuníquese de inmediato con el distribuidor autorizado de MINI para programar una cita. Visite www.miniusa.com/dealer para localizar el distribuidor de MINI más cercano.
¿Qué podría suceder?
Es posible que su vehículo se haya ensamblado sin almohadillas amortiguadoras en los paneles de guarnición laterales de la parte trasera. En consecuencia, los pasajeros de los asientos traseros corren un mayor riesgo de sufrir lesiones en un accidente con impacto lateral.
Si usted no es la única persona que conduce ese vehículo, comparta esta importante información con todos los demás conductores y pasajeros.
¿Qué hará MINI?
Se instalará una almohadilla amortiguadora en los paneles de guarnición interiores laterales de la parte trasera sin cargo, lo que podría llevar aproximadamente una hora.
¿Qué ocurre si no soy el propietario actual de este vehículo?
Puede actualizar la información de la titularidad del vehículo o su información de contacto completando la tarjeta con respuesta postal paga adjunta o registrándose en https://www.miniusa.com/ol. Si usted es arrendador del vehículo, las reglamentaciones federales exigen que reenvíe este aviso a su arrendatario en un plazo de diez días.
¿Qué debo hacer si tengo alguna pregunta o algún problema?
Para ver las últimas actualizaciones de esta retirada, visite www.miniusa.com/recall. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre esta retirada, comuníquese con el distribuidor autorizado de MINI. Si necesita asistencia adicional, comuníquese con el MINI Customer Relations and Services (Servicio de Atención al Cliente de MINI) llamando al 1-866-825-1525 o por correo electrónico a MINI[email protected].
Si el distribuidor de MINI no puede resolver el defecto sin cargo o en un plazo razonable, puede notificar al administrador de la National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Administración Nacional de Seguridad de Tránsito en Carreteras), 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, llamar a la Vehicle Safety Hotline (Línea gratuita directa de seguridad vehicular) al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) o visitar https://www.safercar.gov.
Le garantizamos que nos importa su seguridad y le pedimos sinceras disculpas si esta retirada le causa algún inconveniente. Recomendamos que usted y sus pasajeros utilicen el cinturón de seguridad en todo momento.
Atentamente.
MINI, una división de BMW of North America, LLC
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Versión en inglés en el frente
3 Affected Products
Vehicles
8 Associated Documents
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-1
RCLQRT-19V634-0960.PDF 211.236KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-4
RCLQRT-19V634-9800.PDF 211.136KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-19V634-3381.pdf 858.395KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-19V634-6315.pdf 302.314KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) – MINI Recall RE: Crash Pad.
Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-19V634-2862.PDF 213.83KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-19V634-1089.pdf 773.787KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-2
RCLQRT-19V634-9723.PDF 211.317KB
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