NHTSA Recall 08V657000: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28,450 vehicles. It affects 2007–2008 MINI Cooper S.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V657000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
| Report received | December 12, 2008 |
| Owner notification | January 15, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
BMW is recalling 28,450 my 2007-2008 MINI cooper s vehicles. The centrally located tailpipe extension protrudes slightly beyond the rear bumper. It is possible for inadvertent contact to occur with a person's leg.
Safety risk
If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tailpipe with a new shorter tailpipe free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during january 2009. Owners may contact BMW at 1-866-275-6464.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 08V657000
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.