Mini, manufacturer of the BMW Group, is carrying out a remember worldwide, calling workshops around 2,000 units that it considers at risk of fire. The models in question are all Cooper SE, produced between June 2020 and November 2022, having been sold in the US and Europe, including Portugal.
The problem is located in the high voltage battery. that powers the vehicle’s engine. In some cases, this component may suffer from poor insulation and risk allowing water to enter the interior of the unit. pack. Due, Water infiltration into the battery can cause a short circuit and thermal leakswith uncontrolled overheating that causes fires that are difficult to control.
As usual, the remember It was made public in the US, where car manufacturers are required to immediately inform their customers when defects that could compromise safety are detected. If they do not do so, they risk being subject to very high fines. This control and inspection “service” is the responsibility of the National Highway Safety Administration of North America (NHTSA), unlike what happens in Europe and other continents, where there are no organizations with equivalent powers.
The Observer contacted BMW Portugal, importer of BMW and Mini for our country, which confirmed the risk of fire, as well as the number of units involved globally. The spokesperson also stated that, due to the size of the Portuguese market, Only 12 Cooper SE units with fire risk were sold among usensuring that Owners of problematic units will be informed shortly about when to visit the shop for repairs.
Source: Observadora
