NHTSA recall 08V657000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
MINI Cooper S
Reported Dec 12, 200828,450 vehicles affectedBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCBuilt Nov 18, 2006 – Jul 8, 2008
The 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.
The risk
If the tailpipe extension IS hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur.
The 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.