2002 MINI COOPER RECALL - #15V660000
RECALL FOR STEERING : ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2002 MINI COOPER |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
9/19/2001 - 2/9/2005 |
| Recalled on |
10/15/2015 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/4/2016 |
| # Affected |
86,018 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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 action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2002 MINI COOPER Recall for POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
2002 MINI COOPER Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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