MINI Mini Countryman, Mini Paceman Recall R/2013/077: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Aug 2013
- Launched
- 19,168
- vehicles in the UK
- 0061800300
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
MINI recalled Mini Countryman, Mini Paceman vehicles built between 1 August 2010 and 18 March 2013. In certain conditions moisture could gain entry into the wiring connector that powers the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and the EPS unit. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the supplementary wiring harness with one that has an improved connector sealing arrangement. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In certain conditions moisture could gain entry into the wiring connector that powers the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and the EPS unit. This moisture can then in very rare cases penetrate the EPS through the ground pin and cause overheating of the ground connector pin which can in turn lead to fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: In certain conditions moisture could gain entry into the wiring connector that powers the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and the EPS unit. This moisture can then in very rare cases penetrate the EPS through the ground pin and cause overheating of the ground connector pin which can in turn lead to fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the supplementary wiring harness with one that has an improved connector sealing arrangement.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the supplementary wiring harness with one that has an improved connector sealing arrangement.
Are You Affected?
Mini Countryman, Mini Paceman built between 1 August 2010 and 18 March 2013 may be included. MINI estimates 19,168 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 campaign code 0061800300 or the DVSA reference R/2013/077. 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?.
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| Aceman, Cooper, Cooper 3DR, Cooper 5DR and 2 moreIntegrated braking system | Urgent | R/2024/385 | |
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This is one of 21 MINI recalls in DVSA’s data. The MINI recall launched before it was R/2008/082 on 27 May 2008, for directional control may be lost. The one launched after it was R/2022/090 on 30 Mar 2022, for the micro gas generator within the front seatbelt's retractor may have been damaged. You can also see every MINI recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/077, launched 15 August 2013. 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.