Mini John Cooper Works Clubman, Cooper S Countryman +7 more: Electrical

Affects Mini John Cooper Works Clubman, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Convertible, Cooper S Clubman, John Cooper Works Convertible, John Cooper Works, Cooper S, John Cooper Works Coupe, Cooper S Coupe · 2008–2012 — about 4K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump. Note: Owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors until the remedy is applied. Additional note: This is an expansion of recalls 2011-376 and 2012-008.

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