MINI Cooper Recall

The Mini Cooper is facing a re-call. The tailpipe extends slightly beyond the rear bumber. Since the heat and exhaust heat the tailpipe, it is possible someone could bump their leg against the tailpipe and get burnt.

Dealers, starting in January, will begin replacing the longer tailpipe with a shorter one.

Full NHTSA Report on the recall is below:

MINI / COOPER S 2007-2008
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: DEC 12, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V657000
EA08020
NHTSA Action Number: EA08020
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 28450
Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING 28,450 MY 2007-2008 MINI COOPER S VEHICLES. THE CENTRALLY LOCATED TAILPIPE EXTENSION PROTRUDES SLIGHTLY BEYOND THE REAR BUMPER. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR INADVERTENT CONTACT TO OCCUR WITH A PERSON'S LEG.
Consequence:
IF THE TAILPIPE EXTENSION IS HOT DURING INADVERTENT CONTACT, A BURN COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAILPIPE WITH A NEW SHORTER ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .