Just finish dropping off my MINI at the dealer for a schedule oil service. The service agent told me that they would need my car a little longer because MINI has a recall on the hood shield; I think that's what they call it. Is the black material under the hood that keeps the head down. They stated that it needs to be replace.
Anyone out there know about the recall?????????

 

I think I know what you are taking about. This is related to the paint rubbing detected under the front of the hood when closing. I believe MINI has come out with added shields to stop and prevent the rubbing from happening when the hood is closed.


There is complete info at: http://www.bridger.us/mini

I believe Gabe Bridger was the first MINI owner to publicy raise up this particular issue.

 

I can't find the info on Gabe's site. Am I just overlooking it? I'm interested, but I don't actually have any idea exactly what part you guys are talking about. Is this something that's on all MINIs, and will dealerships do the swap free of charge?

 

If its an official recall from MINIUSA/BMW they must inform you by mail in written form of the problem. If you don't get anything in the mail from them then your car is not effectied by the recall if in fact there is one. Curious to know if there is one.

 

Folks,

We should all be very pleased that MINI is issuing recalls. It means they are working through problems and addressing them at great cost to them. I am happy to see this.

If I receive a recall letter, tomorrow, for my MINI's stumble issue, I'll break out the champagne.

See ya,
JS

 

They are most likely refering to the paint rub issue. MINIs had a spot under the hood, that would rub with the rubber lining above the radiator and cause the paint to come off. New cars now come with plastic shields over those spots, to solve this problem. I used some touch up paint on the rubbed out areas and then had the dealer put the plastic shields on for me.

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I was told that the heat shield material on some of the early cars wasn't stiff enough and would sag down. They replaced mine while it was in for a radiator flush. No big deal.

 

Here is the Paint Rub Issue from Gabe's Site..

 

Thanks ernesto. It was posted sometime back in the spring so you have to use the search function or the archive area to find it now.

 

Just try to think of yourself as a test pilot, and not some kind of Beta Giunea Pig.

It makes the recalls easier to deal with.

 

Hello chrisnl
I just got a call from the dealer stated that my car is ready for a pic up. It seems that they don't have the part so they schedule me to come back on Oct 7,2003. Once I get to the dealer I will ask for the part name and yes is free because MINI have a recall on them. :smile:
Be Back soon

 

sorry before I go
Nobull60
I did not get any mail from the MINIUSA/BMW ABOUT the problem at all. This is very new to me because I just found out from the service agent. Anyway be back soon with an update.

 

So, it's just a cosmetic issue, right? Nothing to do with the heat shielding, just paint on the underside of the hood? If it wasn't downpouring outside right now, I'd go out and have a look.

 

Here's some more information on ths issue: MINIUSA Releases Service Bulletin For The Hood Rub Issue

BTW it's worth noting that this bulletin came out of MINI corporate July 7th.

 

OK just got back from the dealer and yes is the hood Insolation insolation that need to be replace but the service agent didn't say anything about the rub issue.
I have to be back in two weeks because is a back order.

Here's what is said on the invoice:

parts: 23578 and is real name is hood pad as per sim 510303 stock. what ever that is.

Anyway just got my mini back so now is time to visit MOM. see you all later and have a good day