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- 2008 MINI Cooper
- Cooper Hardtop 2dr Cpe
- 2008 Volkswagen Beetle
- New Beetle Coupe 2dr Man S
| News - Crash Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Frontal Driver | |
| * * * * | * * * * |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | |
| 08V657000 | |
| Frontal Passenger | |
| * * * * | |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic Years | |
| 4 | 4 |
| News - Crash Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Frontal Passenger | |
| * * * * | |
| Mfg's Report Date | |
| DEC 12, 2008 | |
| Side Driver | |
| * * * * * | |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic Miles/km | |
| 50,000 | 50,000 |
| News - Crash Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Side Driver | |
| * * * * * | |
| Component | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |
| Side Rear Passenger | |
| * * * * | * * * |
| Potential Number of Units Affected | |
| 28450 | |
| Crash Test Note | |
| Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. | Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Years | |
| 5 | |
| Recall | |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| BMW IS RECALLING 28,450 MY 2007-2008 MINI COOPER S VEHICLES. THE CENTRALLY LOCATED TAILPIPE EXTENSION PROTRUDES SLIGHTLY BEYOND THE REAR BUMPER. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR INADVERTENT CONTACT TO OCCUR WITH A PERSON'S LEG. | |
| News - Crash Test Results | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Rollover Rating | |
| * * * * * | * * * * |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Miles/km | |
| 60,000 | |
| Recall | |
|---|---|
| Consequence | |
| IF THE TAILPIPE EXTENSION IS HOT DURING INADVERTENT CONTACT, A BURN COULD OCCUR. | |
| News - Crash Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Rollover Note | |
| The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). | The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
| Recall | |
|---|---|
| Remedy | |
| DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAILPIPE WITH A NEW SHORTER ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. | |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Corrosion Years | |
| 6 | 12 |
| Notes | |
| CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . | |
| Corrosion Miles/km | |
| Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Roadside Assistance Years | |
| 4 | 4 |
| Roadside Assistance Miles/km | |
| 50,000 | 50,000 |