Issue ID | 434203 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10033342 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 20/08/03 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Windshields are failing all over the country on mini cooper automobiles. I am currently on my 3rd windshield in as many months - stress cracks appeared from the roof pillars in both cases. We need a resolution to this - either better glass or structural improvements.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10100 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAN JOSE, CA |
VIN pattern | WMWRE33492TXXXXXX |
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 | 23/06/02 |
Was original owner? | N |
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 | MINI OF MOUNTAIN VIEW |
Dealer's telephone number | 650-567-9901 |
Dealer's city | MOUNTAIN VIEW |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 94040 |