Issue ID | 891471 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10435084 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 09/11/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The power steering failed when driving. It became impossible to steer. It was as though the car steering became locked. I was very lucky to have a police car stop to assist me to move me to a safe spot on the street. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WASHINGTON, DC |
VIN pattern | WMWRC334X2TXXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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