Mini Cooper S Clubman 2007

Model Cooper S Clubman made in 2007 by Mini got 4 investigations as well as 28 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling).

Model 2007

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
SIM-65-06-1105/01/201110039593Bmw: the airbag warning light is on with a fault stored. the wiring under the seat may be pinched or damaged. *rm08/03/2011
SIM-65-06-1105/01/201110039593Ready08/03/2011
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
SIM-65-06-1105/01/201110039593Ready08/03/2011
SIM-65-06-1105/01/201110039593Bmw: the airbag warning light is on with a fault stored. the wiring under the seat may be pinched or damaged. *rm08/03/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
SIM-12-07-1206/01/201210044719Mini: there is a software error causing the service engine soon light to be illuminated that is related to valvetronic diagnostics. models r55, r56, r58, r57, r60, r59. no model years listed. *pe07/26/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
SIM-17-01-1002/01/201110040741Ready09/12/2011
SIM-17-01-1002/01/201110040741Bmw: engine too hot message is displayed with stored trouble codes. the water pump doesnt power up. *rm09/12/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SI-M51-02-1202/01/201210043724Mini: installation of a heat shield for the bonnet intake air grill. *kb04/24/2012
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
SI-M-11-01-0903/01/200910030669Mini: when replacing the cylinder head cover on a vehicle equipped with the new n14 engine, the cover will look different in appearance. the replacement cover is now equipped with a crankcase ventilation system pressure relief valve. no11/09/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
SIM-11-07-0811/01/201010037305Ready05/18/2011
SIM-11-07-0811/01/201010037305Bmw: description and specifications of crankcase ventilation system. *rm05/18/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
SI-M-63-01-0903/01/200910030667Mini vehicles: while driving or at idle, the headlamps flicker or sporadically move up or down by themselves. the headlamp wiring harness is damaged due to chaffing at the engine ground point. *pe11/09/2009
SI-M63-01-0903/01/200910030164Mini: while driving or at idle, the headlamps flicker or sporadically move up or down by themselves. the headlamp wiring harness is damaged due to chaffing at the engine ground point. r55 (cooper clubman, cooper s clubman); r56 (cooper, c08/12/2009
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 - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
SIM -01-04-1008/01/201010041389Ready09/28/2011
SIM -01-04-1008/01/201010041389Bmw: service engine soon light may be on with stored trouble codes and reduced engine power. the high pressure fuel pump malfunctions. *rm09/28/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
SIM -01-04-1008/01/201010041389Ready09/28/2011
SIM -01-04-1008/01/201010041389Bmw: service engine soon light may be on with stored trouble codes and reduced engine power. the high pressure fuel pump malfunctions. *rm09/28/2011
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
SI-M61-01-1201/01/201210043725Mini: after drive-away locking activates, it is not possible to unlock the boot. *kb04/24/2012
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SI-M-22-01-0804/01/200910030670Mini: a knocking noise is heard from the front of vehicle during engine load reversals, or on uneven road surfaces. fasteners securing the transmission mounting bracket to the body are not tightened to the required specification. the tra11/09/2009
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SI-M-22-01-0804/01/200910030670Mini: a knocking noise is heard from the front of vehicle during engine load reversals, or on uneven road surfaces. fasteners securing the transmission mounting bracket to the body are not tightened to the required specification. the tra11/09/2009
(PWS)
SIM-12-07-1206/01/201210044719Mini: there is a software error causing the service engine soon light to be illuminated that is related to valvetronic diagnostics. models r55, r56, r58, r57, r60, r59. no model years listed. *pe07/26/2012
SIM-11-01-1206/01/201210044680Mini: on certain model vehicles, an engine oil leak may occur, due to the compromised oil pump volume control solenoid valve, from the underside of engine. no model years listed. *pe07/25/2012
SIM-11-03-1206/01/201210044699Mini: when resealing engine oil pan, engine oil pan gasket replacement should no longer be used due to causing sealing flange becoming deformed. models r55, r56, r59, r60, r57, and r58. no model years listed. *pe07/25/2012
STEERING - COLUMN
SIM-62-01-1107/01/201110040856Bmw: an incorrect symbol for the parking brake and brake system indicator was installed. *rm09/13/2011
SIM-62-01-1107/01/201110040856Ready09/13/2011
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SI-M61-01-1201/01/201210043725Mini: after drive-away locking activates, it is not possible to unlock the boot. *kb04/24/2012

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE11036BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC10/11/201106/11/2012Engine compartment fire12V008000
 In a january 10, 2012 letter to nhtsa, bmw of north america, llc. (bmw) submitted a defect information report (dir) identifying a defect in the electric auxiliary water pump in approximately 88,911 model year (my) 2007-2011 mini cooper vehicles manufactured from november 14, 2006 through january 18, 2011 (recall 12v-008).according to bmw, the auxiliary water pump on vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder turbocharged engines may overheat.electro-migration can cause the pump electronic circuit board to overheat resulting in smoldering of the water pump. if smoldering occurs, it may lead to an engine compartment or vehicle fire.the pump supplier, pierburg pump technology gmbh, redesigned the pump to address factors that may contribute to circuit board overheating.the redesigned pumps were completely implemented in production vehicles by january 2011.recall 12v-008 was the third recall initiated by bmw to address electric auxiliary water pump fires in vehicles equipped with pierburg pumps.in two october 20, 2011 letters to nhtsa, bmw submitted dirs for similar auxiliary water pump defect conditions in approximately 32,084 my 2008-2011 bmw 5-series, 7-series, x5 and x6 models equipped with 8- and 12-cylinder engines and manufactured from may 2008 through december 2010 (recall 11v-521); and for approximately 589 my 2010 rolls-royce ghost vehicles manufactured from september 2009 through september 2010 (recall 11v-522).in three separate april 5, 2012 letters to nhtsa, bmw submitted amendments to recalls 11v-521, 11v-522 and 12v-008.the amendments all described a common defect condition related to a manufacturing process deviation in a certain production range of the redesigned pierburg water pumps that could result in cracks in the pump housing, which may allow coolant to enter and contact the pump
PE11036BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC10/11/201106/11/2012Engine compartment fire12V161000
 In a january 10, 2012 letter to nhtsa, bmw of north america, llc. (bmw) submitted a defect information report (dir) identifying a defect in the electric auxiliary water pump in approximately 88,911 model year (my) 2007-2011 mini cooper vehicles manufactured from november 14, 2006 through january 18, 2011 (recall 12v-008).according to bmw, the auxiliary water pump on vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder turbocharged engines may overheat.electro-migration can cause the pump electronic circuit board to overheat resulting in smoldering of the water pump. if smoldering occurs, it may lead to an engine compartment or vehicle fire.the pump supplier, pierburg pump technology gmbh, redesigned the pump to address factors that may contribute to circuit board overheating.the redesigned pumps were completely implemented in production vehicles by january 2011.recall 12v-008 was the third recall initiated by bmw to address electric auxiliary water pump fires in vehicles equipped with pierburg pumps.in two october 20, 2011 letters to nhtsa, bmw submitted dirs for similar auxiliary water pump defect conditions in approximately 32,084 my 2008-2011 bmw 5-series, 7-series, x5 and x6 models equipped with 8- and 12-cylinder engines and manufactured from may 2008 through december 2010 (recall 11v-521); and for approximately 589 my 2010 rolls-royce ghost vehicles manufactured from september 2009 through september 2010 (recall 11v-522).in three separate april 5, 2012 letters to nhtsa, bmw submitted amendments to recalls 11v-521, 11v-522 and 12v-008.the amendments all described a common defect condition related to a manufacturing process deviation in a certain production range of the redesigned pierburg water pumps that could result in cracks in the pump housing, which may allow coolant to enter and contact the pump
PE11036BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC10/11/201106/11/2012Engine compartment fire12V166000
 In a january 10, 2012 letter to nhtsa, bmw of north america, llc. (bmw) submitted a defect information report (dir) identifying a defect in the electric auxiliary water pump in approximately 88,911 model year (my) 2007-2011 mini cooper vehicles manufactured from november 14, 2006 through january 18, 2011 (recall 12v-008).according to bmw, the auxiliary water pump on vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder turbocharged engines may overheat.electro-migration can cause the pump electronic circuit board to overheat resulting in smoldering of the water pump. if smoldering occurs, it may lead to an engine compartment or vehicle fire.the pump supplier, pierburg pump technology gmbh, redesigned the pump to address factors that may contribute to circuit board overheating.the redesigned pumps were completely implemented in production vehicles by january 2011.recall 12v-008 was the third recall initiated by bmw to address electric auxiliary water pump fires in vehicles equipped with pierburg pumps.in two october 20, 2011 letters to nhtsa, bmw submitted dirs for similar auxiliary water pump defect conditions in approximately 32,084 my 2008-2011 bmw 5-series, 7-series, x5 and x6 models equipped with 8- and 12-cylinder engines and manufactured from may 2008 through december 2010 (recall 11v-521); and for approximately 589 my 2010 rolls-royce ghost vehicles manufactured from september 2009 through september 2010 (recall 11v-522).in three separate april 5, 2012 letters to nhtsa, bmw submitted amendments to recalls 11v-521, 11v-522 and 12v-008.the amendments all described a common defect condition related to a manufacturing process deviation in a certain production range of the redesigned pierburg water pumps that could result in cracks in the pump housing, which may allow coolant to enter and contact the pump
PE11036BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC10/11/2011Engine compartment fire
 The office of defects investigation (odi) has received 12 complaints of engine compartment fire in model years 2007 and 2008 mini cooper s vehicles, including 5 alleging engulfing fires resulting in a total vehicle loss.eight complaints alleged fires had occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition off.the complaints show an apparent increasing trend with most complaints received within the past year.in addition, odi has reviewed field reports submitted as part of early warning reporting data that relate to the alleged defect.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the cause, scope and frequency of the alleged defect.