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BMW Recalls 91,800 Minis for Air-Bag Fix
Defect may prevent safety cushion on front passenger side of the cars from deploying in crash
By The Associated Press
April 18, 2015 12:21 p.m. ET

German auto maker BMW says it is recalling 91,800 Mini Coopers to fix a defect that may prevent the air bag on the front passenger side of the cars from deploying in a crash.

The problem affects the 2005 to 2008 models of the Mini Cooper and Cooper S.

BMW said the air bag might not work properly because a vehicle’s mat detection system might be prevented from sensing a passenger sitting in the front seat.

BMW told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration it has been notified of one minor injury linked to the defect.

To repair the problem, BMW will replace the detection mat in the affected models for free. The recall will begin May 1.

According to CNN.COM

Affected models are as follows;

2005-2006 Cooper/Cooper S manufactured between January 5, 2005 and November 28, 2006

2005-2008 Cooper/Cooper S Convertible manufactured between January 5, 2005 and July 31, 2008

MiniUSA recall should start by 01 May 2015

Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 for further info and to check VIN number against recall list.

No charge to owner for replacement.