Washington, DC, United States (AHN) – Reports of a rising number of Mini Cooper engine fires have caused federal investigators with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to begin an investigation.
BMW manufactures the car.
NHTSA says its Office of Defect Investigations is trying to determine if a recall is needed.
No injuries were reported in the dozen complaints of engine fires in the Mini Cooper sport coupes.
So far, the complaints report the fires were in the engine compartment of Mini Cooper S models from the 2007 and 2008 model years, including the Clubman and Convertible models.
Five of the 12 fires resulted in a total loss of the car. Eight of the dozen fires began when the engine was turned off.
Up to 36,000 Mini Cooper S cars might be affected if NHTSA officials determine the agency needs to issue a recall notice.
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October 20th, 2011 
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