MINI Cooper 2014–2016 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin M210115 · NHTSA communication 10147224 · issued Jul 1, 2015
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2014–2016
model years
6
vehicle entries
Official summary
"B38, B46, and B48 Engines: Clutch Operation, Engine Noise, and Drivability Complaints. The vehicle exhibits one the following complaints: ? The customer notices an increased level of ""free play"" in the clutch pedal when changing gears. ? The clutch pedal remains depressed and will not return to the disengaged position. ? Noise from the lower engine area described as a high-pitched whine ? Loss of power when idling ? At a higher engine speed (above 3,000 rpm), a brief decrease in the engine speed can be felt. ? Extended cranking before the engine will start ? Emergency operation is active wi
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.