Issue ID | 911024 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10451307 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 07/03/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving the car in lacey wa. Smoke started issuing from the car. I immediately pulled into a parking lot. I opened the hood and smoke was issuing forth. After 5 minutes, i spotted flames. I had a small fire extinguisher but it was insufficient to put out the flames. A passing motorist arrived with a larger extinguisher and put out the flames. An insurance adjuster informed me that the fire was due to a faulty power steering pump. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BRINNON, WA |
VIN pattern | WMWRC334X2TXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
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 | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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