Mini due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the air bags frontal. Here is what owners need to know.
Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.
An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury.
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-205.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2005–2008 | Mini Cooper |
| 2005–2008 | Mini Cooper Convertible |
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