Recall - Crankcase Breather Line Replacement
SI M11 01 04Engine
September 2004
Technical Service
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES BEFORE CUSTOMER DELIVERY OR THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
SUBJECT
Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 04E-A03: Replace Crankcase Breather Line on MINI Cooper S
MODEL
MINI Cooper S from 06/23/2002 up to 07/26/2003
SITUATION
Due to material deterioration, the crankcase ventilation breather hose may soften and eventually may collapse after extended time in service. The customer may complain of a hissing or bumming noise during light acceleration. If the vacuum leak develops due to the breather line deterioration, the "Service Engine Soon" light may be illuminated and various drivability problems (rough idle, stalling) may be experienced.
To minimize customer's inconvenience caused by this Recall Campaign, you may pick-up (and deliver after repair) the affected vehicle from the customer's home, or provide appropriate alternative transportation.
Customers will be impressed when you return their cars cleaned inside and out and with a full tank of gas. Reimbursement information for the vehicle fueling and valet costs can be found in the Warranty portion of this bulletin.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
All Cooper S vehicles affected by this Recall Campaign are also in the range of the Emission Recall Campaign 04E-01: Reprogramming DME for Tank Leakage Diagnostic (refer to service bulletin M12 01 04). Make sure that both recalls are performed during the same service visit.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Recall Campaign involves MINI Cooper S vehicles with W11 engines which were produced from 06/23/2002 through 07/26/2003.
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Recall Campaign, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
The Chassis Number Ranges listed below are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
CORRECTION
Replace the crankcase ventilation breather line with the improved part (PN 11 15 1 524 087).
PROCEDURE
1. Remove intercooler. For removal procedure refer to RA 17 51 000.
2. Disconnect the crankcase breather hose from the crankcase ventilation valve.
3. Loosen the hose clamp securing the upper coolant hose to the intake manifold. Push the coolant hose forward to gain access to the supercharger.
4. Gently pull the breather line (1) out of the supercharger, while at the same time forcing the red locking ring downwards (shown on the illustration).
5. Replace the breather crankcase line.
6. Reassemble previously removed components.
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
After the vehicle has been checked and corrected, obtain a label (MD 20034) and with a ball point pen, print your dealer code (5 digits) on the Recall Completion Label (see illustration). An initial quantity of 25 labels will be sent to all MINI dealers. Peel the label from its backing and affix it to the right rear side of the hood next to the Vehicle Emission Control Label.
For California centers only: It is required by the California Code of Regulations that an executed orange "Vehicle Emission Recall Proof of Correction" certificate (SD92-084, see illustration) be provided to each customer (for vehicles registered in the state of California) once the Recall on their vehicle has been completed.
Note:
Additional labels can be ordered on line at MINI TIS.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Recall Campaign will be via Campaign Entry