MINI recalling some Cooper S and JCW models for water pump

MINI is recalling 88,911 turbocharged models built between November 2006 and January 2011 for a water pump problem that could result in a vehicle fire. NHTSA states on its website that "the electronic auxiliary water pump that cools the turbocharger has an electronic circuit board that can malfunction and overheat." This can cause a vehicle fire. 

Affected models include the 2007-2011  Cooper S Hardtop, the 2008-2011 Clubman S, the 2009-2011 Cooper S Convertible, the 2011 Countryman S, and John Cooper Works models from 2009 to 2011.

MINI will be sending out a letter asking owners to bring their car in for a free water pump replacement.

Living with MINI :: my Countryman's Chrome Tape FAIL *UPDATE

Back in early September, I've reported the unfortunate quality issue of MINI Countryman's DLO chrome trim tape peeling off. After two months, the part still haven't been replaced due to 'lack of inventory' according to my dealer South Bay MINI. Since it's only a small cosmetic issue, I actually haven't pushed hard to get it fixed. However, since they claim that they still have not received the parts from the factory, I am starting to suspect whether MINI is serious in addressing this issue or not.