NHTSA Recall 02V201000: Floor shift assembly (power train)
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,531 vehicles. It affects 2002 MINI Cooper.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V201000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION › FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | July 25, 2002 |
| Owner notification | August 6, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the transmission shift cable connects the gearshift lever in the vehicle interior to the shift linkage on the transmission. It is possible for the shift cable to detach from the transmission shift linkage while the driver is attempting to change gears. If the cable detaches from the shift linkage, gear changes will no longer be possible and the transmission will remain in the last gear selected.
Safety risk
If shift cable detachment occurs and the transmission remains in any forward gear, the vehicle can still be driven in that gear only. However, if the transmission moves into neutral and remains there, the ability to accelerate or maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the shift cable and, if necessary, install a retaining clip over the end of the shift cable to prevent it from detaching from the transmission. Owner notification began august 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-866-ask-MINI (1-866-275-6464).
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V201000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| MINI Cooper | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.