SYS ONLINE INGEST 2 hours ago SOURCE NHTSA · TC BUILD v0.0.29
Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ United States/ Mini/ 15V450000

Mini · United States · Mod

Mini John Cooper Works, Cooper S +1 more: Structure — body

Affects Mini John Cooper Works, Cooper S, Cooper · 2014–2015 — about 30K vehicles.

The hazard

If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install additional energy absorption material between the rear interior side panels and the exterior vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. Note: this recall supersedes 14V-815.

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