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[Lloyd]

Now reporting much higher numbers!

All the way over in Frankfurt there’s been an announcement that BMW has recalled some 235,000 vehicles in their Mini brand across the world, citing an electric water pump malfunction as the reason why. What happens with this water pumps is that when it’s supposed to be cooling the turbo charger, it can malfunction and cause the connected electronic circuit board to overheat. This malfunction can then cause the circuit board to smolder or outright catch fire. Mini drivers that this recall might affect should expect communication starting next month.





This recall affects Mini and Mini Cooper vehicles, and those of you that wish to find out more instead of waiting on a call from your friendly BMW dealer should contact BMW directly though their customer relations line here in the USA at 1-800-831-1117 or email customerrelations@bmwusa.com. Those outside the USA should contact the dealers they purchased their vehicles from.

A spokesperson from BMW has noted that there haven’t been any accidents this far as result of reported malfunctions, so don’t fear, but DO NOT think that it’s not possible for you. They haven’t been extremely specific on which models are affected yet, no years or anything like that, so just on a safe side: assume it’s you. If you are affected, BMW will notify you (if you’ve not already contacted them) and your local dealer will replace the water pump free of charge.

[slavi]

All the way over in Frankfurt there’s been an announcement that BMW has recalled some 235,000 vehicles in their Mini brand across the world

Yes, that was 89,000 only in the US.

A spokesperson from BMW has noted that there haven’t been any accidents this far as result of reported malfunctions, so don’t fear, but DO NOT think that it’s not possible for you. They haven’t been extremely specific on which models are affected yet, no years or anything like that, so just on a safe side: assume it’s you. If you are affected, BMW will notify you (if you’ve not already contacted them) and your local dealer will replace the water pump free of charge.

Well, quote from CNN states "There have been 81 cases of water pump failure in Mini Coopers globally so far, Bauters said, including four engine compartment fires. No accidents or injuries have been reported as a result of this issue."

I personally wouldn't trust the BMW spokesperson. Sorry if this is getting a bit too out of topic.

[Dragon]

It's an electric water pump. Screw all electric things!

[Dragon]

Update 10:23. Tesla Motors up another 6% in Europe this morning. Now it is 20,80 € which equivals to 26,50 $.

[JRP3]

It's an electric water pump. Screw all electric things!

But it does have mechanical parts, we don't know if those parts are failing or if it's the electronics.

[JRP3]

Conference call is two minutes late, market reacts!

[JRP3]

Model S on time, maybe early R.B called it.

[ggr]

"... even protect you from an IUD... errr... IED."

[slavi]

"... even protect you from an IUD... errr... IED."

Hahaha, although that solid battery pack at the base just might be able to do it!

[mpt]

Green Car Reports summary of the call: Tesla Update: Model S On Track, Reservations Good, Don't Worry