# Service bulletin M120915

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10147223
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-05
- Manufacturer's number: M120915
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-07\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

## NHTSA's summary

Intermittent Poor Throttle Response at High Ambient Temperatures. The engine throttle response from a stop can intermittently be sluggish when the outside ambient temperatures are higher. Additionally, this can be more noticeable when the fuel tank is only partially filled. CAUSE DME software for fuel tank ventilation control

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/MC-10147223-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Engine, Fuel system

## Vehicles listed

- 2011 to 2015 MINI COOPER
- 2011 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN
- 2016 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
- 2011 to 2013 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN
- 2012 to 2013 MINI COOPER COUPE
- 2012 to 2013 MINI COOPER ROADSTER
- 2014 to 2015 MINI COOPER S
- 2012 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN
- 2011 to 2012 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE

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