Mini Cooper Water Pump Fire Hazard
January 3, 2013 Leave a comment
Several months ago, BMW recalled thousands of Mini Coopers for a problem with a auxiliary water pump. The pump is equipped with an electronic circuit board that can short circuit and lead to an engine fire. Recently, we conducted an investigation into a 2009 Mini Cooper S with just such as problem. The vehicle was supposed to have been repaired at a BMW dealership for the recall. However, after the vehicle was returned to the european auto dealership for a coolant leak, the vehicle ignited. During the initial examination, it was discovered that origin of the fire was in the area of the auxiliary water pump. The damaged components were later inspected and the source of the fire confirmed. It should be noted that the repair effected by BMW may not be the correct action if fires are occurring after the vehicle have supposedly been repaired. Has anyone experienced a reignition?
Since posting the above information, there has been a question as to whether the actual recall work was performed. However, it appears that the auxiliary water pump was replaced. Since an ignition occurred AFTER the recall work was performed, the ignition suggests that the replacement of the pump was not the correct remedy for the recall and BMW/Mini still has a problem. Again, has anyone experienced a reignition after a repair was performed?