MINI — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-09-16
MINI Cooper SE: high-voltage battery software lacks short circuit protection
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| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-09-16 |
| Manufacturer | B M W AUSTRALIA LTD. |
| Models affected | MINI Cooper SE |
| Model year | 2020 - 2023 |
| Units affected | 1408 |
| Defect | The high-voltage battery management software has insufficient protections for short circuit events. As a result, if a short circuit occurs it could lead to a vehicle fire whilst driving or parked. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users, and bystanders, and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred authorised MINI dealer to update the vehicle’s software, free of charge._x000D_ Note: All vehicles require an urgent software update._x000D_ The new software includes a diagnostic function that reliably detects a battery malfunction and discharges the high-voltage battery to a level where a fire risk is not possible. |
| Recall number | REC-006074 |
| 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. |
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| 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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