Passenger cars - Mini Coupe John Cooper Works and Mini Clubman John Cooper Works
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1147/08 |
| Brand | BMW |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Mini-N, EC type approval e1*2001/116*0343*10 |
| Published | 17 October 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because in certain cars 16 inch brake discs have been fitted instead of 17 inch ones. Thus, in case of intensive brake usage, vapour bubbles in the brake fluid may appear, reducing the braking effect and causing the risk of an accident.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Vehicles manufactured between 07.05.2008 and 01.08.2008 are affected.