NHTSA Recall # | 41417 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V348000 |
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Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Supplier | MINI |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
Date of notification | 13/10/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 23/03/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 15/04/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 12/07/04 |
Report created | 20/07/04 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1193 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the flat tire monitoring system has not been correctly programmed. In the event of a flat tire, an audible signal will not sound to alert the driver to a flat tire. |
Consequence summary | Due to the lack of an audible signal, the driver may not be aware of a flat tire, which could increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's software in order to actuate the flat tire monitoring system's audible signal. The recall began october 13, 2004. Owners should contact mini customer relations at 1-866-275-6464. |
Recall notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |