Recall 12V-008 - Replace Auxiliary Turbo Coolant Pump
SI M17 02 12Cooling Systems
January 2012
Technical Service
MINI dealers must ensure recalls are completed after having been notified by BMW of North America, LLC (BMWNA) that a safety-related defect or noncompliance exists in any motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment in the dealer's possession at the time of notification. In MINI's case, this notification would typically be made by the issuance of a recall notification in the form of a Service Information bulletin (SIB) or transmission of a Dealer Communication System (DCS) recall message.
Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966, as amended, if a recall campaign is announced by MINI, dealers must ensure that all recalls on new vehicles and new items of replacement equipment are completed BEFORE delivery to the consumer. This means that dealers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles or new items of replacement equipment to consumers with an open recall.
The Safety Act also prohibits dealers from selling or leasing the motor vehicle or item of replacement equipment, unless and until the open recall has been completed BEFORE delivery. This also pertains to vehicles in the Certified Pre-Owned program, and to items of replacement equipment.
Finally, MINI dealers should not sell or use parts that have been recalled by MINI. Please follow the specific instructions provided by MINI on the return or disposition of the parts.
SUBJECT
Recall Campaign 12V-008: Replace the Auxiliary Coolant Pump for the Turbocharger
MODEL
All models with the N14 and N18 engine built from 11/2006 to 1/2011
SITUATION
The circuit board that controls the auxiliary coolant pump can short-circuit. This short circuit may cause the auxiliary water pump to overheat. In rare cases where overheating occurs, a fire in the engine compartment is possible.
CAUSE
The circuit board inside the auxiliary coolant pump can short-circuit. This short circuit may cause the auxiliary water pump to overheat. In rare cases where overheating occurs, a fire in the engine compartment is possible.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Recall Campaign involves R55, R56, R57 and R60 MINI Cooper S vehicles with N14 and N18 engines which were produced 11/2006 to 1/2011.
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 48. If code number 48 has been punched out, the campaign has already been performed. If code number 48 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.
CORRECTION
Replace the auxiliary water pump for the turbochargers with an improved pump (refer to parts information). Refer to Repair Instruction RA 11 53 590 Remove and refit/replace the auxiliary water pump (N14. Repair procedure is the same for N18 equipped vehicles.
Note:
This repair procedure involves draining a small quantity of coolant; refill the drained quantity with new MINI Long-Term Antifreeze/Coolant (50/50 mixture). Do not reuse the drained coolant.
PARTS INFORMATION
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Recall Campaign has been assigned code number 48. After the vehicle has been checked and/or corrected, obtain a label (MD20-040) and:
A. Emboss your BMW center warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
B. Punch out code number 48 (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
ATTACHMENTS
M1702212_2012_Aux_Water_Pump_Q&A.