Illustrative photo | source Mini
Published on 28. 10. 2019
Problem description:
A spherical-collar disk is missing on the tie rod end of the steering gear. Consequently, the tie rod might wear off and break, leading to a loss of wheel control and increasing the risk of accident.
The Mini Clubman models affected by this recall were manufactured between 15. 3. 2019 – 8. 4. 2019.
Mini Recall code: 0032900200
Source: Rapex Alert 43/2019 A12/1588/19
What the owner should do?
If you read about a recall that you think may affect your car, you should make immediate contact with a Mini dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
Check the vehicle's history
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. First published in the Weekly overview reports of
RAPEX notifications.
UK car-owners can easily make a pre-check by visiting DVLA website and entering the car registration number; it will also reveal the car’s current MOT status.