Here's the scoop:

About half of the fashionable new Mini Cooper compact cars that have been sold in the United States will be recalled to fix a transmission problem, federal safety regulators said Tuesday.

And the link for the full story:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,59131,00.html

 

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Man, that is too bad...it sucks having to return a car because of a recall no matter how small it is :???:

Your link didn't work so I reposted it for everyone.

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Hehe thanks butchcassidy

 

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BMW is finally stepping up to the plate by announcing this recall. I applaud them for finally taking responsibility for the shift cable flaw. Now maybe I can breathe a little easier as I wait for MINIclo to arrive!

Cheers!
Clover

 

I think I remember someone saying that there was a VIN list of MINIs that might be affected. Anyone know where this list can be seen?

Thanks!

 

>>I think I remember someone saying that there was a VIN list of MINIs that might be affected. Anyone know where this list can be seen?
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>>Thanks!

As far as I know the following VIN #s, which a NY motoring advisor (MINIQUEEN), posted week before last still hold true:

TC30066-TC34812 (the last 7 digits of your VIN number)

TC= MINI Cooper (not MCS or CVT)

The needed replacement parts:

Shift Cable Clip: #25-117-525-816
Wire Harness Clip: #61-13-6-915-981
Wire Tie: #61-13-0-148-794

Since this will be an "official" recall, I would imagine that letters will be going out ASAP.

Cheers!
Clover

 

I have already had mine done. At my request ( i was in the recall VIN #'s). I have never received a letter from Mini or BMW. I even took the time to write them through the owners lounge concerning this matter. Do not wait for a notice in the mail. Just call your service rep and run the VIN #. Remember folks, not all the Mini's in the recall will be affected by this problem. My mini is 'sound as a pound'.
Motor On!!

 

>>Do not wait for a notice in the mail. Just call your service rep and run the VIN #. Remember folks, not all the Mini's in the recall will be affected by this problem. <<

I totally agree, mini-g! I think all of the motorers with the listed VIN numbers should contact their service managers ASAP and have the parts ordered and installed. Better proactive and safe, than sorry!



Cheers!
Clover