Mini has ordered the recall of about 98,000 vehicles because water can accumulate in the footwell, leading to short-circuit risk in an electronic control module. In a worst-case scenario, that could trigger a vehicle fire.
The recall applies to the following:
- 2007-2013 Mini Hardtop
- 2008-2014 Mini Clubman
The recall covers vehicles sold or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, or the District of Columbia.
Mini tells federal safety officials that road salt used in those states can cause corrosion of rubber seals, allowing water to accumulate in the footwell. The problem is particularly relevant in cars equipped with a sunroof.
These cars have an electronic control module in the footwell that can short-circuit when wet.
A remedy, Mini says, “is currently being developed.” When it comes, it will be free.
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