January 18th, 2012 
davidguide Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – BMW is recalling 89,000 Mini brand cars in the United States over faulty water pumps that can malfunction and cause engine compartment fires.
The recall comes some three months after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a defects investigation, citing 12 reports of fires in the vehicles.
Five of the fires reportedly destroyed the cars, NHTSA reported. BMW said it is unaware of any injuries or accidents caused by pump malfunctions.
The vehicles recalled include seven models of the Mini series, ranging in model years from 2007 to 2011. BMW is recalling 235,535 worldwide, including 88,911 cars in the U.S.
BMW will notify car owners by mail in February and dealers will replace the water pumps free of charge.
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