BMW Mini: Handbrake May Self Release
Summary BMW MINI vehicles have a handbrake that may accidentally release itself depending on where the driver adjusts their seat, potentially causing the parked car to move. The issue affects 26,381 vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom. BMW will replace the handbrake assembly with an improved design to fix the problem.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW MINI. Units affected: 26,381
- Reason
- Depending on the driver's seat position the locking mechanism of the handbrake lever may fail due to the angle that the lever is operated. This may cause the brake to release even when the car is left unattended Remedy: Fit a new improved design handbrake assembly.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2002-12-02
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f9f73105-2516-4f18-8a73-581e1ced1b1b