Mini has partially halted deliveries of its Cooper and Countryman fashions resulting from an impending brake system-related recall attributable to probably faulty elements.
Automobiles are affected by points with the built-in braking system, which determines the quantity of really feel and suggestions offered by the brake pedal.
The identical downside additionally impacted greater than 80,000 BMW and Rolls-Royce fashions worldwide earlier this yr.
On this case, ABS and stability management programs defects have been discovered to probably trigger energy braking help to fail, that means the motive force may lose management of their automotive.
The BMW Group, which owns Mini, is seeking to prolong this recall motion to incorporate extra fashions “as further instances exterior the unique scope of the recall have been recognized”.
A spokesperson for Mini confirmed to Autocar that the automobiles affected have been the three- and five-door Cooper in addition to the Countryman. They mentioned: “Some new Mini automobiles, that are affected by the extension of the safety-related recall for the built-in braking system, are at the moment on maintain and shall be delivered to clients as quickly because the respective elements have been exchanged.”
Affected homeowners who’ve contacted Autocar have been instructed greater than 20,000 automobiles are affected. Mini disputes that and claims the quantity is “a lot decrease” however has not offered a determine.
The spokesperson mentioned: “BMW Group UK is in discussions with the DVSA and can announce the supposed treatment actions imminently. The place automobiles are recalled, affected clients within the UK shall be knowledgeable through a letter to the registered keeper.”
Mini gross sales are “working as regular”, the spokesperson confirmed, and all Mini fashions stay accessible to order.