Issue ID | 460198 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10056319 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 02/02/04 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1. Interior door latch mechanism inoperable in freezing conditions - will not release (unable to exit car) - was able to enter car - closed door - could not exit. Bad situation as power windows were also frozen shut. 2. Windshield cracks (2nd windshield - see other threads on this known failure) - occurred while backing out of drive on public street - started at base of windshield drivers side-up 6"-then sharply right-across windshield to passenger a pillar. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WICHITA, KS |
VIN pattern | WMWRC33432TXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 12/09/02 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | BARON-MINI |
Dealer's telephone number | 888.431.3400 |
Dealer's city | MERRIAM |
Dealer's state code | KS |
Dealer's ZIP code | 66202 |