2017 MINI Countryman · Fuel, battery & fire risk
MINI Countryman may lack fuel pump crash protection plate
NHTSA campaign 18V557000 lists the 2017 MINI Countryman for a condition in which mINI Countryman may lack fuel pump crash protection plate.
What the reviewed source says
Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.
NHTSA lists the 2017 MINI Countryman in safety campaign 18V557000. The official record says: These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash. The stated safety consequence is: Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire. 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
- No warning before a crash
- Fuel leaks near the high pressure pump after impact
Vehicles and scope
- 2017 MINI Countryman
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 18V557000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Campaign 18V557000 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 18V557000
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may 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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