BMW is recalling certain Mini Cooper vehicles equipped with a turbocharger, for an electrical overheating problem. The report filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that a circuit board on the auxiliary water pump, used for cooling the turbocharger, could become very hot and cause a fire. BMW will replace the water pump free of charge starting in February 2012. Owners wanting more information about the problem can contact BMW at 1-866-275-6464. The vehicles included in the recall are:
- 2007-2011 Mini Cooper S
- 2008-2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman
- 2009-2011 Mini Cooper S Convertible
- 2009-2011 Mini Cooper JCW
- 2009 Mini Cooper JCW Clubman
- 2010-2011 Cooper JCW Convertible
- 2011 Cooper S Countryman
