Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SIM-13-06-1010/01/201010035884Mini: teileclearing for n14/n18 engine drivability and fuel system. enhanced technical support (teileclearing) process has been developed to help identify the root causes ofcustomer complaints relating to the n14/n18 drivability and fuel03/07/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
SIM-12-02-0902/01/200910028785Mini: service engine soon or check gas cap warning is illuminated: tank leakage. leakage is detected in the tank ventilation or evaporative system. *pe05/29/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SIM-12-02-0902/01/200910028785Mini: service engine soon or check gas cap warning is illuminated: tank leakage. leakage is detected in the tank ventilation or evaporative system. *pe05/29/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
06/05/2012108/01/2007
 2007 mini cooper. consumer states problem with fuel line *tgw the consumer stated she noticed a very strong smell of gas inside the vehicle. the next day, the smell wa worse. she took the vehicle to her local mechanic to see what the problem was. according to the mechanic, the fuel line had been worn through from improperly installed heater hose clamps, which was an original installation from the factory. over time, the clamps rubbed through the fuel line, which led to gas leaking from the fuel line, and spraying onto the exhaust manifold. the consumer stated the fuel line has since been modified on later models. *jb