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jeffers · Nov 9th, 2006, 02:01 PM

Just took a call from my dealer - they have had an advisory notice that GPs should be taken in to have their wheels checked out - early ones may need to have them changed - they have a date stamp somewhere which needs to be looked up - not sure if it's the rims or tyres, but doubt I'll get to see my local dealer for over a week.

Anyone else had a call?

pbraun · Nov 9th, 2006, 08:03 PM

Interesting. No such bulletin or measure in the USA. Call him back and have him send/fax you the detailed report from.

It seems very unlikely that your dealer caller has accurate information if he does not know if it is a wheel issue or a tyre problem.

How could he call you without having the specific information?

There is NO RECALL and please don't start a rumor saying there "might" be. (No offense -

)

Demand a copy of this so-called "advisory notice". Please.

Not for me, but the MINI GP Community does need to know!

p.s. I love your roof number!

Goonery · Nov 9th, 2006, 08:16 PM

no news here

mGP · Nov 9th, 2006, 08:27 PM

none here......

jeffers · Nov 9th, 2006, 08:37 PM

Hi again - my purchasing dealer is not local to where I live but they know me well enough to flag anything, and they are also well hooked into HQ. I took the call today via mobile whilst driving so was not keen to prolong the conversation at the time, so it was me that didn't ask the qualifying question sufficiently. I don't feel need to demand to see the original bulletin, but will update when I've had chance to call my local servicing dealer. Was just trying to flag to the community the heads up - so no offence taken on the questions back - just because it's the first report, it doesn't have to be false. For sake of argument on naming convention, I will certainly be following through on this "check" - I do have faith in the garages I choose and have never had a negative experience service side.

mGP · Nov 9th, 2006, 09:13 PM

If there is something wrong....I hope it's the tires, that'll give me an excuse to drive it like I stole it, then MINI can change the worn out ones for a brand new set!

fun fun fun.

minipaul · Nov 9th, 2006, 10:28 PM

Should i get on the phone and ask

paul gp 1886

GoodFinder · Nov 9th, 2006, 10:53 PM

It would be great if they've realized how bad the stock tires work. In the rain on twisty backroads it is downright scary!

MiniNana · Nov 9th, 2006, 11:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GoodFinder (original)

It would be great if they've realized how bad the stock tires work. In the rain on twisty backroads it is downright scary!

Just wait till they have about 18K miles on them!!!!! I darned near killed myself twice before I changed out the run flats to some Goodyear Eagles! Scary, indeed!!

I dare say the GP my husband just got isn't gonna be any better. Run Flats are just BBBBbbbaaaaaaddddddd! (and I don't mean that in a good way, either).

ASTON · Nov 10th, 2006, 07:10 AM

there is no recall against my car. i got my stealer to check for me

jeffers · Nov 10th, 2006, 02:00 PM

So I managed to grab an hour and get down to the dealers. I don't have an ID for you, but there is a confirmed campaign/bulletin covering checks required on the wheels.

Basically, any manufactured before April need to be replaced under warranty. When on the ramps, on the inside of one of the spokes you will see an 06, but then a number of dots. If you have 3 dots, it means March and it will need replacing. If 4 or more small dots, then this indicated April onwards etc. The description said something about spirited driving could cause damage to the spokes. Hope that gives the doubters a little more to go on.

ASTON · Nov 10th, 2006, 02:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jeffers (original)

So I managed to grab an hour and get down to the dealers. I don't have an ID for you, but there is a confirmed campaign/bulletin covering checks required on the wheels.

Basically, any manufactured before April need to be replaced under warranty. When on the ramps, on the inside of one of the spokes you will see an 06, but then a number of dots. If you have 3 dots, it means March and it will need replacing. If 4 or more small dots, then this indicated April onwards etc. The description said something about spirited driving could cause damage to the spokes. Hope that gives the doubters a little more to go on.

Aston's off to jack the car up

ASTON · Nov 10th, 2006, 02:42 PM

Jeffers,

what is the build date on your car?

jeffers · Nov 10th, 2006, 03:48 PM

don't know - pretty early though as had an option to take it just after motor show - I only have one impacted rim

pbraun · Nov 10th, 2006, 04:06 PM

Very interesting!....will have to have a look-see, then. Thanks for the follow up!

Don't happen to have a "Service Bulletin" date or reference number, do you?

Thanks

Scrogg · Nov 10th, 2006, 04:41 PM

There is nothing to worry about with this, as it is a 'Quality Enhancement' (not a safety issue) rather than a Recall (safety issue)

Basically, there is the possibility of of the lacquer bubbling or peeling on affected alloys, which will replaced under warranty.

Owners of ALL affected cars will be/have been contacted by the supplying dealer, so there is no need for any owners to start worrying and calling their dealer!

EDIT: Since first posting this, it has been announced by MINI that the possibility exists of affected wheels cracking under extreme driving conditions. They have still not issued a recall, so I believe it is still noting to worry about.

mGP · Nov 10th, 2006, 04:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Basically, there is the possibility of the lacquer bubbling or peeling on affected alloys, which will be replaced under warranty.

Still a lot of wheels though!

Just out of interest; do you know what will happen to all the Wheels they replace?

Scrogg · Nov 10th, 2006, 04:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mGP (original)

Just out of interest; do you know what will happen to all the Wheels they will replace?

It's never even occurred to me to ask before!

I suppose they could be refurbished and offered to dealers or alloy wheel shops, but it is more likely they will be returned to the manufacturer where they will be melted down and the alloy re-used.

Why, you after a cheap set of 'spares' for yours?

mGP · Nov 10th, 2006, 05:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

.......it is more likely they will be returned to the manufacturer where they will be melted down and the alloy re-used.

That'll be a shame; seems like such a waste!

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Why, you after a cheap set of 'spares' for yours?

Nah; I was just thinking if I could get 'one' cheaply, I could hang it up on the wall of my Garage (when I have one

) or If I win £100m tonight I can commission someone to turn it into a coffee table (like with the F1 wheels) or a clock for the new House i'll be buying

, either way It'll be something nice to remembr the GP by, if I ever come to sell it.

'spares'

lol; don't give them any ideas....

salocin · Nov 10th, 2006, 06:25 PM

Doesn't affect me, my GP isn't touching the ground long enough to cause me any problem!

Being airborne saves tyre wear too of course!

Nov 9th, 2006, 02:01 PM	#1
jeffers GP 0100 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Berks, UK Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 194 Offline	CONFIRMED wheel campaign/check Just took a call from my dealer - they have had an advisory notice that GPs should be taken in to have their wheels checked out - early ones may need to have them changed - they have a date stamp somewhere which needs to be looked up - not sure if it's the rims or tyres, but doubt I'll get to see my local dealer for over a week. Anyone else had a call? Last edited by jeffers : Nov 10th, 2006 at 01:57 PM.

Nov 9th, 2006, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
pbraun Summer Splasher Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: in or near my MINI Local Time: 03:17 AM Posts: 665 Offline	Specifics, if you please Interesting. No such bulletin or measure in the USA. Call him back and have him send/fax you the detailed report from. It seems very unlikely that your dealer caller has accurate information if he does not know if it is a wheel issue or a tyre problem. How could he call you without having the specific information? There is NO RECALL and please don't start a rumor saying there "might" be. (No offense - ) Demand a copy of this so-called "advisory notice". Please. Not for me, but the MINI GP Community does need to know! p.s. I love your roof number! Ride on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4l65QGCGzY BLOG: http://peterbraunblog.wordpress.com

Nov 9th, 2006, 08:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
mGP ~ Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 957 Offline	none here...... GPower.......pop..pop..pop

Nov 9th, 2006, 08:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
jeffers GP 0100 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Berks, UK Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 194 Offline	Hi again - my purchasing dealer is not local to where I live but they know me well enough to flag anything, and they are also well hooked into HQ. I took the call today via mobile whilst driving so was not keen to prolong the conversation at the time, so it was me that didn't ask the qualifying question sufficiently. I don't feel need to demand to see the original bulletin, but will update when I've had chance to call my local servicing dealer. Was just trying to flag to the community the heads up - so no offence taken on the questions back - just because it's the first report, it doesn't have to be false. For sake of argument on naming convention, I will certainly be following through on this "check" - I do have faith in the garages I choose and have never had a negative experience service side. Last edited by jeffers : Nov 9th, 2006 at 08:39 PM. Reason: correct verbage

Nov 9th, 2006, 09:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
mGP ~ Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 957 Offline	If there is something wrong....I hope it's the tires, that'll give me an excuse to drive it like I stole it, then MINI can change the worn out ones for a brand new set! fun fun fun. GPower.......pop..pop..pop

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Nov 9th, 2006, 08:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Goonery You can put lipstick on.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 13,713 Offline	no news here

Nov 9th, 2006, 10:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
minipaul MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: aberdeen, portlethen Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 192 Offline	gp Should i get on the phone and ask paul gp 1886

Nov 9th, 2006, 10:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
GoodFinder MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Austin, TX USA Local Time: 02:17 AM Posts: 119 Offline	It would be great if they've realized how bad the stock tires work. In the rain on twisty backroads it is downright scary!

Nov 9th, 2006, 11:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
MiniNana MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Texas Local Time: 01:17 AM Posts: 73 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GoodFinder (original) It would be great if they've realized how bad the stock tires work. In the rain on twisty backroads it is downright scary! Just wait till they have about 18K miles on them!!!!! I darned near killed myself twice before I changed out the run flats to some Goodyear Eagles! Scary, indeed!! I dare say the GP my husband just got isn't gonna be any better. Run Flats are just BBBBbbbaaaaaaddddddd! (and I don't mean that in a good way, either). '06 PW/B MCS JCW and LIL BOMB '06 GP #0907 driven by MINI Papa

Nov 10th, 2006, 07:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
ASTON A mini is a way of life. My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Wales Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 2,774 Offline	there is no recall against my car. i got my stealer to check for me

Nov 10th, 2006, 02:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
jeffers GP 0100 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Berks, UK Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 194 Offline	So I managed to grab an hour and get down to the dealers. I don't have an ID for you, but there is a confirmed campaign/bulletin covering checks required on the wheels. Basically, any manufactured before April need to be replaced under warranty. When on the ramps, on the inside of one of the spokes you will see an 06, but then a number of dots. If you have 3 dots, it means March and it will need replacing. If 4 or more small dots, then this indicated April onwards etc. The description said something about spirited driving could cause damage to the spokes. Hope that gives the doubters a little more to go on.

Nov 10th, 2006, 02:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
ASTON A mini is a way of life. My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Wales Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 2,774 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jeffers (original) So I managed to grab an hour and get down to the dealers. I don't have an ID for you, but there is a confirmed campaign/bulletin covering checks required on the wheels. Basically, any manufactured before April need to be replaced under warranty. When on the ramps, on the inside of one of the spokes you will see an 06, but then a number of dots. If you have 3 dots, it means March and it will need replacing. If 4 or more small dots, then this indicated April onwards etc. The description said something about spirited driving could cause damage to the spokes. Hope that gives the doubters a little more to go on. Aston's off to jack the car up

Nov 10th, 2006, 02:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
ASTON A mini is a way of life. My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Wales Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 2,774 Offline	Jeffers, what is the build date on your car?

Nov 10th, 2006, 03:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
jeffers GP 0100 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Berks, UK Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 194 Offline	don't know - pretty early though as had an option to take it just after motor show - I only have one impacted rim

Nov 10th, 2006, 04:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
pbraun Summer Splasher Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: in or near my MINI Local Time: 03:17 AM Posts: 665 Offline	Very interesting!....will have to have a look-see, then. Thanks for the follow up! Don't happen to have a "Service Bulletin" date or reference number, do you? Thanks Ride on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4l65QGCGzY BLOG: http://peterbraunblog.wordpress.com Last edited by pbraun : Nov 10th, 2006 at 05:40 PM.

Nov 10th, 2006, 04:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 16,109 Offline	There is nothing to worry about with this, as it is a 'Quality Enhancement' (not a safety issue) rather than a Recall (safety issue) Basically, there is the possibility of of the lacquer bubbling or peeling on affected alloys, which will replaced under warranty. Owners of ALL affected cars will be/have been contacted by the supplying dealer, so there is no need for any owners to start worrying and calling their dealer! EDIT: Since first posting this, it has been announced by MINI that the possibility exists of affected wheels cracking under extreme driving conditions. They have still not issued a recall, so I believe it is still noting to worry about. 30 Last edited by Scrogg : Nov 13th, 2006 at 03:21 PM. Reason: Tonyt3 Told Me Off!

Nov 10th, 2006, 04:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
mGP ~ Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 957 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) Basically, there is the possibility of the lacquer bubbling or peeling on affected alloys, which will be replaced under warranty. Still a lot of wheels though! Just out of interest; do you know what will happen to all the Wheels they replace? GPower.......pop..pop..pop

Nov 10th, 2006, 04:57 PM	#18 (permalink)
Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 16,109 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mGP (original) Just out of interest; do you know what will happen to all the Wheels they will replace? It's never even occurred to me to ask before! I suppose they could be refurbished and offered to dealers or alloy wheel shops, but it is more likely they will be returned to the manufacturer where they will be melted down and the alloy re-used. Why, you after a cheap set of 'spares' for yours? 30

Nov 10th, 2006, 05:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
mGP ~ Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 08:17 AM Posts: 957 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) .......it is more likely they will be returned to the manufacturer where they will be melted down and the alloy re-used. That'll be a shame; seems like such a waste! Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) Why, you after a cheap set of 'spares' for yours? Nah; I was just thinking if I could get 'one' cheaply, I could hang it up on the wall of my Garage (when I have one ) or If I win £100m tonight I can commission someone to turn it into a coffee table (like with the F1 wheels) or a clock for the new House i'll be buying , either way It'll be something nice to remembr the GP by, if I ever come to sell it. 'spares' lol; don't give them any ideas.... GPower.......pop..pop..pop

Nov 10th, 2006, 06:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
salocin GP 0904 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stockbridge, Hants Local Time: 07:17 AM Posts: 357 Offline	Doesn't affect me, my GP isn't touching the ground long enough to cause me any problem! Being airborne saves tyre wear too of course! GP 0904

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