Mini · MINI Cabrio, MINI Clubman, MINI Countryman, MINI Cooper (5-Türer)

The micro gas generator inside the seat belt retractor may not have been manufactured to specifications. These deviations may lead to an impairment of the restraint function in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. Moreover, there may be an increased pre-displacement as well as a spark formation in case of a pressure release outside of the inflator damaged tube,. increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Published: 08 July 2022
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00975/22
Model: FMK, FML4, FMCA, FMX, e1*2007/46*1683, e1*2007/46*1680, e1*2007/46*1679, e1*2007/46*1682

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Fire, Injuries
Country of origin: United Kingdom

Product description

Passenger car