MINI R52 Recall R/2008/082: Directional Control May Be Lost, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 27 May 2008
- Launched
- 13
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/082
- DVSA reference
MINI recalled R52 vehicles built between 10 April 2008 and 18 April 2008. The front axle inside control arm ball joint may not be torqued to the correct specification which can have a strong negative influence on wheel alignment. The recall notice describes the fix as: subject connections torqued to the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front axle inside control arm ball joint may not be torqued to the correct specification which can have a strong negative influence on wheel alignment. In extreme cases should the screw connections become undone whilst the vehicle is in motion then directional control maybe lost.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE LOST Defect: The front axle inside control arm ball joint may not be torqued to the correct specification which can have a strong negative influence on wheel alignment. In extreme cases should the screw connections become undone whilst the vehicle is in motion then directional control maybe lost. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to have the subject connections torqued to the correct specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: directional control may be lost.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: subject connections torqued to the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
R52 built between 10 April 2008 and 18 April 2008 may be included. MINI estimates 13 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with MINI, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with MINI.
- Book with any franchised MINI dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2008/082. See how to get a MINI recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.
This is one of 21 MINI recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/2013/077 on 15 Aug 2013, for risk of fire. You can also see every MINI recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/082, launched 27 May 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.