Mini Cooper S, Cooper: Airbag

Affects Mini Cooper S, Cooper · 2015 — about 282 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, a defect in the seatback adjustment mechanism of the front seats could allow seatback(s) to move out of position in a severe impact, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant(s). Correction: Dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback mechanisms.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational