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BMW Recalls 2007-08 Mini Cooper S to Replace Tailpipe

12/26/2008 1:26:00 PM

WASHINGTON BMW is recalling 28,450 2007-'08 Mini Cooper S vehicles to replace the tailpipe with a shorter one, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

"The centrally located tailpipe extension protrudes slightly behind the rear bumper," said NHTSA's recalls summary of the problem. "It is possible for inadvertent contact to occur with a person's leg. If the tailpipe extension is hot during inadvertent contact, a burn could occur."

However, in BMW's documentation filed with the federal government, the German automaker gripes that it is "conducting the recall despite the fact that we have not concluded that a safety defect exists." It describes NHTSA's "Initial Decision" as "factually unsupported and unsound."

"It is well known that exhaust pipes will be very hot after a vehicle has been operated for a period of time and that contact with such hot surfaces should be avoided," said BMW in a document dated December 12.

The automaker said it is "acquiescing in order to avoid confusing our customers, particularly in recognition of the fact that the company has already offered owners of the subject vehicles the same redesigned exhaust pipes at no charge that would be provided under a safety recall."

Dealers will replace the tailpipe for free. The recall will begin in January. Owners can contact BMW at (800) 831-1117.

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About Recalls

Usually, if you are the registered owner of your vehicle, you will get a recall notice when a manufacturer issues a recall on your vehicle or tires. But sometimes vehicle owners don't receive the auto recall notice―maybe you've moved or you tossed your auto recall notice out thinking it was junk mail.

Defects that result in an auto recall can range from a minor mechanical defect like a glitch in a door lock to major defects such as defective axels. Sometimes an auto recall is for a simple nuisance while other recalls are truly safety hazards.

If you notice something about your vehicle that is just "not right," you should check to see if an auto recall has been issued. It's a good idea to check for recalls frequently in case any safety issues are discovered and your auto recall notice has been lost in the mail.

Get all the up-to-date vehicle and tire recall information available from the Automotive Recalls for Consumers (arfc.org).

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is an office within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). ODI conducts defect investigations and administers safety recalls to support the NHTSA’s mission to improve safety on our Nation's highways. NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or items of motor vehicle equipment when ODI investigations indicate that they contain serious safety defects in their design, construction, or performance. ODI also monitors the adequacy of manufacturers' recall campaigns. Before initiating an investigation, ODI carefully reviews the body of consumer complaints and other available data to determine whether a defect trend may exist.