BMW Mini Countryman: Remaining Particles In The Cells Of The High Voltage Battery Can Cause A Short Circuit

BMW is recalling 627 MINI Countryman vehicles in the United Kingdom because particles remaining inside the high voltage battery cells could cause a short circuit. BMW will test the battery charge cycles and replace the high voltage cells if needed.

Recalling firm

BMW

Product

Vehicles: BMW MINI COUNTRYMAN. Units affected: 627

Reason

A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit. Remedy: Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2020-12-14

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/a5b3a6eb-d773-46c2-a05c-13abf4323669