Issue ID | 726261 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10272774 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 12/11/08 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANI |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper. While the driver was placing items in the rear of the vehicle, his calf was burned by the extended tail pipe. The driver has incurred multiple burns to his calf due to the extended tail pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that they could not assist because there were no recalls for this failure. The manufacturer would not provide compensation because the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 9,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SAN JOSE, CA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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