Campaign - H/P Fuel Pump Warranty Extension: Overview
SI M01 04 10Warranties
August 2010
Warranties
SUBJECT
N14 Special Limited High-pressure Pump (HPP) Emission Warranty of 10 Years/120,000 Miles
MODEL
R55 MINI Clubman S with N14 from SOP up to 08/09
R56 MINI Cooper S with N14 from SOP up to 08/09
R57 MINI Cooper S Convertible with N14 from SOP up to 08/09
SITUATION
MINI has become aware of a potential problem that could affect the durability of the High-pressure Fuel Pump (HPP) of certain MY 2007, 2008 and 2009 MINI automobiles equipped with N14 engines. We estimate that only a small percentage of vehicles will actually develop a problem. Vehicles affected may have the Service Engine Soon lamp illuminated with various high fuel pressure-related faults (e.g., 2880) stored in the Engine Control Module (DME). Also, the affected vehicles may experience reduced engine performance ("engine failsafe mode") when the High-pressure Fuel Pump malfunctions.
CORRECTION
In the event that the High-pressure Fuel Pump of an MY 2007, 2008 or 2009 Cooper S, Cooper S, Cooper S JCW, Convertible or Clubman S with the N14 engine were to fail and exhibit the symptoms listed above, it should be replaced with the improved part (P/N 13 51 7 588 879).
Prior to replacement of the HPP, make sure that the appropriate ISTA/D test plan (B1214_M_KHDR_H_FUEL) high pressure system) was performed and completed with the diagnostic code included the warranty claim. Always use the current version of ISTA/D (currently 2.21 or higher).
For High-pressure Fuel Pump replacement instructions, refer to REP13 51 017.
PARTS INFORMATION
As a commitment to our customers and to demonstrate our confidence in our product, MINI will extend the emissions warranty of the High-pressure Fuel Pump from 4 years or 50,000 miles to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever comes first.
EMISSIONS WARRANTY INFORMATION
The emissions warranty extension for this component applies to the above-listed models only, and is transferable to any subsequent purchaser of these models.
This extended emissions warranty is applicable to vehicles registered in all 50 states.
Warranty coverage for all other parts is not affected.
MINI will inform all affected owners of the above-listed models of their extended High-pressure Fuel Pump emissions warranty. A sample letter is shown in this bulletin.
The following Emissions Warranty Information should be used if a High-pressure Fuel Pump replacement becomes necessary, as outlined above.