2015 MINI Cooper · Transmission & driveline
MINI Cooper transmission software can allow vehicle rollaway
NHTSA campaign 14V789000 lists the 2015 MINI Cooper for a condition in which mINI Cooper transmission software can allow vehicle rollaway.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA lists the 2015 MINI Cooper in safety campaign 14V789000. The official record says: During service appointments, dealers may have inadvertently reprogrammed the transmission control unit with software that may allow drivers to exit the vehicle when the transmission is not in Park. The stated safety consequence is: If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being in Park, the vehicle could roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- Driver can exit without selecting Park
- Vehicle rolls after the driver exits
Vehicles and scope
- 2015 MINI Cooper
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 14V789000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module with the correct software, free of charge. The recall February 4, 2015. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Campaign 14V789000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Complete recall 14V789000
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module with the correct software, free of charge. The recall February 4, 2015. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
What owners reported
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Check the VIN and record what happened
Check the 17-character VIN with NHTSA or MINI. Save campaign 14V789000, any warning messages and a short description of when the symptom occurred for the service appointment.
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