Safety Recall 20V-601 High-Voltage Battery – 2020-2021 MINI Countryman (PHEV)

September 30, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V601000

Debris in Hybrid Battery may Cause Fire

The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V601

Manufacturer BMWeBay logo of North America, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 4,509

 

Summary

BMWeBay logo of North America, LLC (BMWeBay logo) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINIeBay logo Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMWeBay logo i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production.

 

Remedy

BMWeBay logo will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery module free of charge. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is completed, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. The recall began November 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMWeBay logo customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

 

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.

 

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10 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
BMWeBay logo330E2021
BMWeBay logo530E2020-2021
BMWeBay logo745LE2021
BMWeBay logoI82020
BMWeBay logoX32020-2021
BMWeBay logoX52021
MINIeBay logoCOUNTRYMAN2020-2021

 


65 Associated Documents

Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-2

RCLQRT-20V601-1881.PDF 211.327KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB – RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY

RCRIT-20V601-0850.pdf 240.192KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB – RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY

RCRIT-20V601-3579.pdf 296.447KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB – RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY RECALL

RCRIT-20V601-5106.pdf 726.819KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re Urgent Update Recall 20V-601 PHEV Module P/N 61 27 8 843 411

RCMN-20V601-7399.pdf 16.143KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-4

RCLQRT-20V601-4241.PDF 211.138KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re Shipping Delays PHEV Modules for 20V-601, Bulletin B61 23 20

RCMN-20V601-5747.pdf 22.569KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re Urgent Update Recall 20V-601 PHEV Module P/N 61 27 8 843 411

RCMN-20V601-3632.pdf 16.132KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB – TSB re SPECIAL SERVICE ACTION: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY CONDITION VERIFICATION (20V-601)

RCRIT-20V601-2484.pdf 234.141KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Broadcast Message re MINIeBay logo Recall 20V-xxx: High-Voltage Battery

RCMN-20V601-3063.pdf 136.123KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Broadcast Message re BMWeBay logo Recall 20V-xxx: High-Voltage Battery

RCMN-20V601-2197.pdf 144.477KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V601-5410.pdf 284.703KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – HV Battery Recall Return Process

RMISC-20V601-3198.pdf 2021.352KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – HV BATTERY RECALL RETURN PROCESS

RMISC-20V601-2145.pdf 2052.674KB

 


Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) (MINIeBay logo)

RCONL-20V601-4183.pdf 674.675KB

 


Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-20V601-0998.pdf 680.628KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Broadcast Message re Important Update – Shipping has resumed PHEV Modules for 20V-601, Bulletin B61 23 20

RCMN-20V601-0499.pdf 22.512KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Subject: 20V-601 High-Voltage Battery Customer Notification Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020

RCMN-20V601-0666.pdf 264.501KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB – Service Information Bulletin re RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY RECALL

RCRIT-20V601-2517.pdf 716.658KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Broadcast Message to Parts Manager re Recall 20V-601 PHEV Module Return

RCMN-20V601-1543.pdf 21.685KB

 


Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-20V601-5095.pdf 72.569KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Subject: 20V-601 High-Voltage Battery Customer Notification Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020

RCMN-20V601-8617.pdf 262.032KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB – Safety Bulletin re RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY

RCRIT-20V601-2673.pdf 284.771KB

 


Recall 573 Report

RCLRPT-20V601-7070.PDF 218.999KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Subject: BMWeBay logo High-Voltage Battery – Recall 20V-490 Stop-Sale Compensation and Recall 20V-601 AMP Subsidy Information Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020

RCMN-20V601-7873.pdf 89.477KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Subject: 20V-601 High-Voltage Battery Customer Notification Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020

RCMN-20V601-3473.pdf 259.527KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Broadcast Message re 20V-601 PHEV Module Ordering via IDS

RCMN-20V601-0044.pdf 61.598KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB – Remedy Instructions re RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY RECALL

RCRIT-20V601-6895.pdf 723.158KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB – Safety Recall Notice re RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY

RCRIT-20V601-1523.pdf 303.84KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB – Safety Recall Notice re RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY

RCRIT-20V601-9912.pdf 716.618KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB – Remedy Instructions re RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY

RCRIT-20V601-2027.pdf 670.97KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V601-1875.pdf 295.087KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB – Remedy Instructions re RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY

RCRIT-20V601-9749.pdf 302.489KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB – Remedy Instructions re RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY – DEALER INVENTORY VEHICLES

RCRIT-20V601-6801.pdf 302.685KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB – Remedy Instructions re RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY

RCRIT-20V601-3743.pdf 231.475KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB – Service Information Bulletin re RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY RECALL

RCRIT-20V601-0573.pdf 719.54KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V601-5052.pdf 764.073KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-20V601-2497.PDF 219.034KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Broadcast Message re BMW Recall 20V-xxx: High-Voltage Battery

RCMN-20V601-5178.pdf 142.326KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB – RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY RECALL

RCRIT-20V601-8070.pdf 761.647KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V601-1733.pdf 309.579KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Broadcast Message re 20V-601 PHEV Recall – B61 23 20 – Module Update

RCMN-20V601-9296.pdf 21.335KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V601-0256.pdf 289.003KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V601-7485.pdf 234.547KB

 


Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1

RCLRPT-20V601-5983.PDF 218.999KB

 


ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – BMW

RIONL-20V601-3990.pdf 897.363KB

 


ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) – MINI

RIONL-20V601-4000.pdf 894.906KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – SIB 61 21 20 RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 2020-10-16 This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B61 21 20 dated October 2020. What’s New (Specific text highlighted): Warranty Section

RCMN-20V601-8151.pdf 268.439KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-1

RCLQRT-20V601-7164.PDF 211.243KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – SIB 61 20 20 RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 2020-10-16 This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B61 20 20 dated October 2020. What’s New (Specific text highlighted): Warranty Section

RCMN-20V601-6092.pdf 272.525KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – SIM 61 06 20 RECALL 20V-601: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY 2020-10-16 This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI M61 06 20 dated September 2020. This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI M61 06 20 dated October 2020. What’s New (Specific text highlighted): Affected Customers section Warranty section

RCMN-20V601-0616.pdf 266.426KB

 


Recall 573 Report

RCLRPT-20V601-4244.PDF 219.721KB

 


Recall 573 Report

RCLRPT-20V601-5317.PDF 218.999KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V601-3749.pdf 400.26KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V601-2684.pdf 404.424KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-3

RCLQRT-20V601-0814.PDF 211.426KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V601-4467.pdf 2084.211KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V601-7733.pdf 2520.471KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – Owner Notification Letter re Drive in Hybrid Only

RMISC-20V601-8488.pdf 637.587KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – Owner Notification Letter re Drive in Hybrid Mode only

RMISC-20V601-9830.pdf 637.018KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – Owner Notification Letter

RMISC-20V601-9829.pdf 609.704KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – Owner Notification Letter re Drive in Hybrid Mode

RMISC-20V601-2316.pdf 639.347KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – Owner Notification Letter

RMISC-20V601-6965.pdf 1188.638KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – Owner Notification Letter re Remedy is available

RMISC-20V601-7276.pdf 1000.455KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – Owner Notification Letter re Drive in Hybrid Mode only

RMISC-20V601-0648.pdf 623.808KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20V601&docType=RCL

 


 

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