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CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT: N14 HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL
PUMP (HDP) SERVICE BENEFIT

2020-01-02

CLASS VEHICLES (MODEL)
E-Series
R55
R55
R56
R56
R57
R57
R58
R59

Model Description
MINI Cooper S Clubman
MINI John Cooper Works Clubman
MINI Cooper S Hardtop
MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop
MINI Cooper S Convertible
MINI John Cooper Works Convertible
MINI John Cooper Works Coupe
MINI John Cooper Works Roadster

Model Year(s)
2010
2010, 2011 and 2012
2010
2010, 2011 and 2012
2010
2010, 2011 and 2012
2012
2012

Engine
N14
N14
N14
N14
N14
N14
N14
N14

Class Members’ US-specification MINI vehicles identified and listed in this Service Information Bulletin
below that were sold or leased in the United States and Puerto Rico.

INFORMATION
The court gave final approval for BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) to implement the nationwide
settlement for the class members in the following class action:
Boehm v. BMW of North America, LLC.
For eligible Class Members’ and on eligible Class (MINI) Vehicles, the Settlement provides a Service Benefit
that extends the limited warranty coverage on these vehicles’ high pressure fuel pumps (HDP) to:
10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle’s original in-service date.
The high-pressure fuel pump (HDP), MINI part number 13 51 7 588 879, Service Benefit becomes effective
and available with:
Repair/claim dates on or after January 2, 2020.
This component-specific limited warranty
extension applies to defects in materials or
workmanship.
This coverage is subject to the same vehicle
eligibility requirements, limitations, and
exclusions that apply to the MINI New
Passenger Car Limited Warranty

Note: This bulletin is notice of a component-specific limited warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a
Recall or Service Action.

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There is no immediate repair required unless an eligible MINI vehicle is currently experiencing a defect in
material or workmanship caused by this component.
Notice to the Class Members
On September 27, 2019, the Claims Administrator mailed the Class Notice (attached) to the Class
Members.
The proposed settlement document informed the members of the class the details of the preliminary
settlement (including the Service Benefit information above) and explain their rights and options.
Class Members
Class Members are persons or entities who have not opted out and:
I.Purchased or leased a Class Vehicle that was distributed for sale or lease in the United States and Puerto
Rico; or those who
II.Formerly owned or leased a Class Vehicle that was distributed for sale or lease in the United States and
Puerto Rico.

ELIGIBLE CLASS VEHICLES
This bulletin applies to Class Members who are current owners/lessees of Class Vehicles that have not
opted-out of the Settlement, therefore, accepting the corresponding Class Member benefits.
To assist you in identifying these eligible Class Vehicles, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry has been
updated with the VIN-specific Vehicle Comment shown below:
Please see SI M01 04 19: The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP) limited warranty for defects in
materials or workmanship on this vehicle has been extended to 10 year/120,000 mile as
determined from the original in-service date. This coverage is subject to the same vehicle
eligibility requirements, limitations, and exclusions that apply to the MINI New Passenger Car
Limited Warranty.

Note: Before performing a repair and submitting a claim, first confirm that the vehicle has the above Eligible
Class Vehicle statement in the DCSnet Warranty Inquiry Vehicle Comments section.

NON-ELIGIBLE CLASS VEHICLES
Certain Class Members have opted out of this Settlement. Those Class Members are excluded and not
eligible for any of the corresponding Class benefits.
To assist you in identifying these non-eligible Class Vehicles, the DCSnet Warranty Vehicle Inquiry has
been updated with the VIN-specific Vehicle Comment shown below:
Please see SI B01 04 19: The current owner/lessee of this Class Vehicle has opted-out of the Class
Action Settlement: N14 Engine High Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP). By asking to be excluded, the
current owner/lessee and this vehicle are not eligible to receive any of the Settlement Class
benefits.
If you have eligibility and/or coverage questions, please contact the Warranty Department through IDS by
selecting Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections prior to performing any repair.

SITUATION
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The MINI vehicle may experience a sudden engine operational failure, reduced or loss of power while
driving and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated along with high-pressure fuel pumprelated faults stored in the Engine Control Module (DME).

PROCEDURE
Perform the corresponding diagnosis/vehicle test and run the test plans to completion as applicable.

CORRECTION
Replace the high-pressure fuel pump (HDP) as instructed.

PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number:
13 51 7 588 879
Refer to ETK/AIR
Refer to ETK/AIR

Description:
High-pressure pump (HDP) (includes the O-ring)
Pressure hose assy (in conjunction with the HDP as applicable)
Torx screw (in conjunction with the HDP)

Quantity:
1
1
3

Obtain and confirm the part numbers for your specific vehicle by entering the chassis number in either ETK
or AIR which takes into account specific equipment and/or options.
Additionally, other small parts that are not specified above, such as one-time use screws, nuts and seals,
which must be replaced according to the ISTA repair instructions/ETK, must be selected from the Electronic
Parts Catalogue according to the respective vehicle type and invoiced under the special defect code.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
For the vehicles identified in this Service Information bulletin, the N14 engine high-pressure fuel pump
(HDP) limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to eligible US-specification MINI
vehicles that are registered, operated and have their covered repair performed by an authorized MINI dealer
in the United States (including Puerto Rico).
The existing limited warranty coverage for the whole vehicle and other components has not
changed.
This coverage supersedes the coverage that is provided under the MINI NEXT Certified Pre-Owned
Program or any BMW Group Vehicle Service Contract that applies to the vehicle.
Should the high-pressure fuel pump fail again, this component is covered by the remaining portion of the
extended limited warranty coverage period.
Non-Qualifying Repairs
Non-US specification vehicles, ineligible vehicles, eligible vehicles operated and repaired outside the United
States and Puerto Rico and/or the diagnosis and repair of other unrelated issues are not covered under the
terms of this limited warranty extension.
Qualifying Repairs - Claim Submission
Claim this work with the defect code and labor operations provided below.
Defect Code:

1351900600

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HDP) - Limited Warranty
Extension

Performing Diagnosis Test Module(s) and Troubleshooting
Labor Operation
00 00 006

Description
Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system –

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

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checking faults) (Main work)
Or:
00 00 556

Performing vehicle test (with vehicle diagnosis system –
checking faults) (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Connect an approved battery charger/power supply
(indicated in AIR as Charging battery)

Refer to AIR

Performing vehicle diagnosis – test module

Work time (WT)

Check delivery pressure of fuel pump

Refer to AIR

Replacing high-pressure (fuel) pump (after vehicle
diagnosis)

Refer to AIR

And:
61 21 528
And, as necessary:
61 00 006
And/or, as necessary:
13 31 529
And:
13 51 520

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 00 00 556 instead of
00 00 006.
Or, if there is an:
External Leak
Labor Operation
13 51 017
Or:
13 51 517
And, as necessary:
13 99 000

Description
Replacing high-pressure (fuel) pump (Main work)

Labor Allowance
Refer to AIR

Replacing high-pressure (fuel) pump (Plus work)

Refer to AIR

Work time to visually inspect and determine the source of
the leak is the HDP

Work time (WT)

If you are using a Main labor code for another repair, use the Plus code labor operation 13 51 517 instead of
13 51 017.
Refer to AIR for the corresponding flat rate unit (FRU) allowances.
Work time labor operation codes 16 00 006 and13 99 000 are not considered a Main labor operations;
however, they do require individual punch times and an explanations on the repair order and in the claim
comments section.
Prior Repair Reimbursement Request Claims
As described in the Class Notice, Class Member reimbursement request claims for qualifying prior repair
costs had to be submitted with the required documentation to the Class Administrator by the claims
deadline of November 26, 2019.
Please see the attachment and the settlement website at www.fuelpumpsettlement.com for additional
details, terms and conditions.
Please do not submit for these out-of-pocket reimbursement request through the DCSnet Claims
entry system.

Supporting Materials
picture_as_pdf M010419 Website 01_20.pdf
picture_as_pdf M010419 MINI HDP_Boehm v BMW_Notice.pdf

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United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Boehm v. BMW of North America, LLC, Case No. 2:17-cv-12827

If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a model-year 2010 to 2012 MINI Cooper
vehicle with an “N14” engine, you could get benefits from a class-action settlement.
A federal court has authorized this notice. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.
•

A nationwide settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against BMW of North America,
LLC involving the high pressure fuel pump, part number 13517588879, in certain model-year 2010 to
2012 MINI Cooper vehicles equipped with an N14 engine.

•

The Settlement provides an opportunity to be reimbursed for certain past expenses.

•

Your legal rights are affected whether you act or don’t act, so please read this notice carefully.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT:
SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM

Make a claim to receive reimbursement Claims must be submitted
for eligible past expenses potentially
by November 26, 2019.
available to you under the Settlement.
See Question 8, below.

EXCLUDE YOURSELF

Write to Settlement Class Counsel and
Defendant’s Counsel to exclude
yourself from (“opt out” of) the
Settlement. This is the only option that
allows you to be part of any other
lawsuit, or your own lawsuit, against
BMW of North America about the
legal claims released in this Settlement.

Requests for Exclusion
must be postmarked by
October 28, 2019. See
Questions 11 to 14, below.

OBJECT

Write to the judge about why you do
not like the Settlement.

Objections must be
postmarked by October 28,
2019. See Questions 17
and 18, below.

GO TO A HEARING

Ask to speak in court to the judge about The Final Approval Hearing
the Settlement.
is currently scheduled for
December 2, 2019. See
Questions 19 to 21, below.

DO NOTHING

Give up the reimbursement benefits to
which you may be entitled under the
Settlement and your right to be part of
any other lawsuit against the BMW of
North America about the legal claims
released by the Settlement. Your
vehicle will still receive the warranty
extension, if applicable.

See Question 22, below.

QUESTIONS? CALL TOLL-FREE 1-888-208-8099 OR VISIT www.fuelpumpsettlement.com

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These rights and options -- and the deadlines to exercise them -- are explained in this notice.

•

The Court in charge of this case still must decide whether to approve the Settlement before any benefits
can be distributed. Please be patient and check the settlement website for updates.

WHAT THIS NOTICE CONTAINS
BASIC INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................PAGE 2
1.
Why have I received this notice?
2.
What is the lawsuit about?
3.
Why is this a class action?
4.
Why is there a Settlement?
WHO IS IN THE SETTLEMENT ..............................................................................................PAGE 2
5.
How do I know if I am part of the Settlement? What vehicles
are included in the Settlement?
THE BENEFITS: WHAT YOU GET .........................................................................................PAGE 3
6.
What are the benefits of the Settlement?
7.
What am I giving up in exchange for the Settlement benefits?
HOW TO GET BENEFITS .........................................................................................................PAGE 4
8.