Service bulletin M240118

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10134994
Published by NHTSA	2018-04-23
Manufacturer's number	M240118
Manufacturer's date	2018-02-01
NHTSA component	POWER TRAIN

NHTSA's summary

AISIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISISON: RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT

The document

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Components

Transmission and driveline

Vehicles listed
MINI COOPER	2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
MINI COOPER	2011 to 2012
MINI COOPER	2014 to 2015
MINI COOPER	2017 to 2018
MINI COOPER CLUBMAN	2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
MINI COOPER CLUBMAN	2011
MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE	2008, 2009
MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE	2016
MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN	2011 to 2013
MINI COOPER ROADSTER	2012, 2013
MINI COOPER S	2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
MINI COOPER S	2011 to 2017
MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN	2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN	2011
MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE	2008, 2009, 2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE	2011
MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN	2011

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
2006013	2006-01-16. Powertrain

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
M240119	2019-07-22. Service bulletin. EGS FAULTS STORED AFTER AISIN TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. Due to hardware changes in the AISIN GA6F21AW or GA8F22AW transmissions.
M240112	2019-07-12. Service bulletin. Programming a Replacement EGS Module with ISTA/P. Programming a replacement electronic transmission control module (EGS) with ISTA/P requires the manual entry of the correct target basic and programmed part numbers. Programming concept.
M230108	2019-01-07. Service bulletin. "MANUAL TRANSMISSION - STIFF DIAGONAL GEARSHIFT LEVER MOVEMENT. The customer may complain of a ""stiff diagonal shift"" (e.g., N-R, R-N, 2-3/3-2 or 4-5/5-4). Also, in some cases, gears cannot be selected, or the selector gear does not go into the neutral position. CAUSE 1. The deflection lever circlip of the gearshift mechanism is damaged or missing. 2. Possible corrosion at the gearshift mechanism (shift cables or transmission gearshift unit)"
M250114	2018-12-17. Service bulletin. The manual transmission gear shift knob easily comes off the shift rod with minimal upward force. The retaining tabs on the shifter knob do not hold securely to the shifter rod.
M110216	2018-12-10. Service bulletin. "SI M11 02 16 February 2016 Engine Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M11 02 16 dated February 2016.. The upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out prematurely. The wear on the guide bearing can cause the clutch pedal to malfunction during shifting. The Engine Malfunction Warning may be illuminated and a fault will be stored in the DME memory for the crankshaft sensor. Noise may be heard from the lower engine and transmission bell housing area and engine damage can occur in rare occasions. This Service Action involves ""382"" F55 and F56 vehicles produced from February 2014 to December 2014. Vehicles which require this Service Action to be completed will show it as ""Open"" when checked either in the ""Service Menu"" of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader. UN"
M121315	2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ?SUBJECT Service Action: Program Control Units (DME) . A Check Control Message could intermittently be displayed indicating a Start/Stop Function failure. Vehicle may not restart after stopping. The following fault is stored in the DME: Fault 20BA20: clutch switch, signal: missing In addition the BDC may have the following fault stored: Fault 804084: clutch switch, plausibility fault compared to CAN signal This can occur if for example 14 gears changes are made, but the upper clutch position switch is only activated 10 times. This difference could occur when the clutch pedal is not being fully released between gear shifts or by resting a foot on the pedal so the upper switch position is not recognized.
M210113	2018-12-03. Service bulletin. Clutch Is Slipping or Grabbing. The customer states that the clutch is slipping or grabbing.
M010514	2018-11-26. Service bulletin. MINI CVT Replacement Parts Warranty Extension: Additional 12 Months with Up to 50,000 Accumulated Miles. A MINI vehicle's CVT assembly or component that was previously repaired and/or replaced by an authorized MINI dealer or BMW center may experience a subsequent failure.
M010514	2018-11-13. Service bulletin. MINI CVT Replacement Parts Warranty Extension: Additional 12 Months with Up to 50,000 Accumulated Miles. A MINI vehicle's CVT assembly or component that was previously repaired and/or replaced by an authorized MINI dealer or BMW center may experience a subsequent failure.
M210114	2018-11-13. Service bulletin. Dual Mass Flywheel: Diagnosis and Inspection. INFORMATION The following three criteria must to be checked, evaluated and the resulting findings documented on the repair order prior to replacing a dual-mass flywheel as defective: 1. Total rotational angle at no load condition (with applied torque less then 20 Nm) 2. Secondary plate longitudal axial play 3. Friction surface appearance changes due to thermal overload. PROCEDURE Refer to the attached "Dual-mass Flywheel Inspection" document for the complete inspection procedure. The dual-mass flywheel replacement is justified only if one or more of the following criteria are met: 1. The total rotational free-play measured at the flywheel gear ring is: Equal to or greater than 3 tooth gaps on N14/N18-equipped engines; Equal to or greater than 14 tooth gaps on B38/B46/B48-equipped engines. 2. The secondary plate total axial bearing play measured at outside diameter of the flywheel is: Equal to or greater than 3 mm on N14/N18-equipped engines; Equal to or greater than 5 mm on B38/B46/B48-equipped engines. 3. Significant discoloration in the adjoining area outside the friction ring, or a severe ablation/erosion of the friction area, is present. WARRANTY INFORMATION Warranty claims for replacing a Dual Mass Flywheel are subject to denial or debit when it is determined that the diagnostic procedures outlined above were not followed. ATTACHMENTS View PDF attachment M210114_Dual-Mass_Flywheel_Inspection.