Investigation PE08031: 2007 MINI Cooper S

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Apr 28, 2008

Closed

Aug 29, 2008

Model years

2007

Subject

Exhaust pipe burns

Component: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

Summary

The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on three consumer reports.the complainants reported being burned on their legs by the hot exhaust pipe tip while they were removing cargo items from the rear hatch area of their vehicles.the mini cooper s model has dual exhaust pipe tips that are located at the center line of the vehicleunder the rear bumper.the exhaust pipe tips extend beyond the edge of the bumper.odi is upgrading this investigation to engineering analysis ea08-020 based on information provided by bmw in response to odi's pe08-031 information request letter.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2007 MINI Cooper S249 complaints