If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Actions

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Documents (12)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Miscellaneous Document
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-3
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 108
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 108
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Miscellaneous Document
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report - #3, 2017-4

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