2002 Mini Cooper S Recalls

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October 15th, 2015
Recalled Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Recall Date
October 15th, 2015
Units Effected
86,018
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V660000
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Manufactured Begin Date: July 18th, 2001
Manufactured End Date: February 9th, 2005
Date of Owner Notification: March 4th, 2016

Defect Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles and 2005 Cooper and Cooper S Convertible vehicles. The affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic steering assistance.

Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Summary:
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electro-hydraulic power steering system, replacing the components and wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 10, 2015. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall Comments

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