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MINI 3BA-12GD15; 3BA-22GD20 — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2026-05-07

MINI motor coils not wound correctly, leading to parking brake issues

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-07
Manufacturer	MINI
Models affected	3BA-12GD15; 3BA-22GD20
Units affected	2
Defect	In the electric motor of the right EMF actuator, due to improper maintenance of manufacturing equipment, some motor coils may not be wound correctly. As a result, if the electric motor is damaged by repeated operation, a check control message may be displayed, and the electromechanical parking brake may become inoperable or unable to be released. *EMF actuator: An electric motor that operates the electromechanical parking brake at the rear of the vehicle.
Component	Parking brake system
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	For all vehicles, replace the right EMF actuator with a good one.
Recall number	外-07140
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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