The contact owns a 2010 mini cooper clubman. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear liftgate spontaneously opened. Additionally, the contact stated that while parked, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
| VIN Pattern | WMWMM9C5*AT****** |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| Manufacturer | BMW AG |
| Make | MINI |
| Model | Clubman |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Series | JCW |
| Body Class | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Engine HP | 205 |
| Engine KW | 152.868 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 1.6 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 1600 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 97.5 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Other Restraint System Info | Dual-stage suppl. restraint system (SRS) certified to the advanced airbag requiremnets of FMVSS 208, S14. |
| Plant City | OXFORD |
| Plant Country | UNITED KINGDOM (UK) |