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MINI Clubman 2016–2017technical service bulletin

Bulletin M510217 · NHTSA communication 10149269 · issued May 1, 2017

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2016–2017
model years
5
vehicle entries

Official summary

ONSOLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT LID DOES NOT OPEN EASILY. Center console storage compartment lid requires too much force to open as demonstrated in accompanying video. tinyurl.com/mkphrma A. Sticky release mechanism. And/or B. Improper alignment.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.