Issue ID | 1288391 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10872763 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 31/05/16 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have only two weeks with my new car, and absolutely love it! However, there appears to be a safety issue with the brake lights. On two occasions, trucks have rode up on my tail and had to almost slam their brakes before winding up inside the trunk/boot. At the time, i just thought these were inattentive drivers. However, i had read on a forum someone else too pointed out a similar instance. If one looks at the back of the clubman, there are large red lights on the rear of the barn doors. This is what appears to be brake lights and the |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1200 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SCALES MOUND, IL |
VIN pattern | WMWLU5C52H2XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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