Recall 09V-474 - Tire Information Placard: Overview
SI M 71 01 09Tools and Accessories (Engine_Chassis)
March 2010
Technical Service
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if there has been a recall campaign, dealers must assure that all new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are free of safety defects and comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards at the time of delivery to the consumer. This means that dealers may not deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers unless the safety defect or noncompliance has been remedied before delivery.
SUBJECT
Recall Campaign 09V-474: Inspect Tire Information Placard
MODEL
Cooper and Cooper S (R56)
SITUATION
Certain vehicles were produced with the incorrect Tire Information Label installed. The Tire Information Label may not reflect the actual tire size fitted on the vehicle. This Recall Campaign is being performed to inspect and correct the label, as necessary.
Customers will receive notification letters, installation instructions and a Tire Information Label. Customers will be given the option of installing the label themselves or having an authorized MINI dealer perform the procedure. Copies of the Customer Letter and installation instructions are attached to this bulletin.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Recall Campaign involves Cooper and Cooper S models which were produced from August 20th, 2009, to October 9th, 2009.
In order to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this Recall Campaign completed or is affected by this Recall Campaign, first check the B-pillar label for code number 45. If code number 45 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 45 has not been punched out, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
PROCEDURE
Open the driver's door and inspect the Tire Information Label located on the B-pillar. The affected vehicles were produced with 205/45 R17 Tires.
If the tire size listed on the label is 205/45 R17, no further action is necessary.
If the tire size listed is not 205/45 R17, wipe off the label with a clean, lint-free cloth and apply a new label directly over the existing label.
PARTS INFORMATION
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Recall Campaign has been assigned code number 45. After the vehicle has been checked and/or corrected, obtain a label (MD 20-040) and;
A. Emboss your MINI dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
B. Punch out code number 45 (2), printed on the label; and
C. Affix the label to the B-pillar as shown.
If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on top of another one, because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Attachment - Recall Campaign No. 09V-474: Tire Information Label Installation Instructions