MINI MINI COUNTRYMAN Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
MINI COUNTRYMAN
Brand
MINI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Curt Manufacturing LLC is recalling certain MINI COUNTRYMAN equipment due to trailer hitches issues. If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the trailer hitch sags or separates from the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026