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2016 MINI Countryman Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 MINI Countryman. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.

Is your car one of them?

These campaigns cover the 2016 MINI Countryman as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.

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17E051000

Trailer Hitches

If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

The riskIf the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

The fix — freeCurt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.

What was foundCurt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.

17E051000 at NHTSA

Other years and models

MINI Countryman

Other MINI models

Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.

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