Service bulletin M130115
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10147699 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-11-13 |
| Manufacturer's number | M130115 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2015-03-01 |
| NHTSA component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
NHTSA's summary
N18:MINI Fuel Additive. INFORMATION Because carbon deposit buildup is related to fuel quality, it is not considered a defect in the vehicle's materials or workmanship. Consequently, the use of MINI Fuel Additive as outlined in this bulletin is not covered under the terms of the MINI New Passenger Car Limited Warranty, MINI Maintenance Program, any applicable Federal, State or MINI Emissions Warranty or the MINI Next Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty. [ Copyright (c)2015 BMW of North America, Inc. ] https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/217...4/7/2015
The document
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Components
Fuel system
| MINI CLUBMAN | 2013 |
|---|---|
| MINI COOPER | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| MINI COOPER | 2011 to 2015 |
| MINI COOPER CLUBMAN | 2008, 2009, 2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MINI COOPER CLUBMAN | 2011 |
| MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE | 2009 |
| MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN | 2011 to 2013 |
| MINI COOPER COUPE | 2012, 2013 |
| MINI COOPER S | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MINI COOPER S | 2011 to 2016 |
| MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN | 2008, 2009, 2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN | 2011 to 2012 |
| MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE | 2009, 2010 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE | 2011 to 2012 |
| MINI COOPER S COUNTRYMAN | 2011 to 2012 |
| MINI COOPER S US | 2009 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MINI COOPER S US | 2011 |
| MINI COOPER US | 2007 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MINI COOPER US | 2009 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MINI COUNTRYMAN | 2016 |
| MINI JCW CONVERTIBLE | 2012 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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| M010116 | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. "N18 Engine High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (""MINI USA"") is extending the limited warranty for the engine's High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date Item #1: This ""componentspecific"" limited warranty extension applies to defects in materials and workmanship and is subject to the applicable vehicle and coverage eligibility requirements, exclusions and limitations that apply to the New MINI Passenger Car Limited Warranty. Important Note: This limited warranty extension only applies to the listed vehicles produced up to and including 2/29/2012 (Leap year). Vehicles produced on or after 3/1/2012 are fitted with different equipment. This bulletin is notice of a ""limited warranty extension."" This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the MINI vehicle is currently experiencing this problem. Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters in a phased release." |
| M010511 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. DMTL Pump: Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. On affected vehicles, the Tank Leak Diagnostic Module (DMTL) pump can fail. Some vehicles will have the Service Engine Soon lamp illuminated, but the vehicle's drivability and engine performance will not be reduced by this DMTL pump malfunction. |
| M130113 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. "N14 and N18 Engine: High-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and installing or replacing high-pressure pump (N14, N18)"" has a procedure error. The current version of the Repair Instruction states to replace the highpressure supply hose on the N14 engine. The Repair Instruction also states not to replace the high-pressure supply hose on the N18 engine. The N18 portion of the Repair Instruction is incorrect. As an interim solution, follow the procedure outlined below until this portion of the Repair Instruction is corrected. https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/15601.2.M130113... 8/30/2013 Page 2 of 2 All vehicles equipped with the N18 engine and produced from 3/2012 and later. When the engine is fitted with a Bosch High-pressure Pump (1) the highpressure supply hose (2) MUST NOT be replaced when making repairs. The remaining portion of the Repair Instruction and tightning torques are correct. Refer to EPC for the applicable part numbers when making repairs. " |
| M010417 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. "N18 FUEL TANK PURGE/BREATHER/VENT VALVE: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. INFORMATION For the above-referenced vehicles, MINI USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC (""MINI USA"") is extending the limited warranty for the fuel tank's purge/breather/vent valve to: ? 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date This bulletin is notice of a ""component-specific limited warranty extension."" This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the MINI vehicle is currently experiencing this problem Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters in a phased release Customer Notification Letter - VIN and Component-specific Warranty Extension Even though this is NOT a Recall, MINI USA will be sending VIN-specific customer notification letters in a phased release. Note: A small number of model year 2012 and 2014 vehicle were included in the mailing, these VINs will also be ""flagged"" as ""Eligible Vehicles."" The tank purge/breather/vent valve componentspecific limited warranty extension will be honored, this only applies to these vehicles which have the corresponding DCSnet ""Vehicle Comment.""" |
| M130114 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. "N14 and N18 Engine: High-pressure Pump Repair Instruction. INFORMATION The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, ""Removing and installing or replacing high-pressure pump (N14, N18)"" has a procedure error. The current version of the Repair Instruction states to replace the high-pressure supply hose on the N14 engine. The Repair Instruction also states not to replace the high-pressure supply hose on the N18 engine. The N18 portion of the Repair Instruction is incorrect. As an interim solution, follow the procedure outlined below until this portion of the Repair Instruction is corrected. https://www.minitis.net/tiscode/cgi-bin/bulletin.aspx?sie_path=/tsb/bulletins/htm_store/159...2/5/2014 Page 2 of 2 Bosch High-pressure Pump (1): All vehicles equipped with the N18 engine and produced from 3/2012 and later When the engine is fitted with a Bosch High-pressure Pump (1), the highpressure supply hose (2) MUST NOT be replaced when making repairs. The remaining portion of the Repair Instruction and tightening torques is correct. Refer to EPC for the applicable part numbers when making repairs." |
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