Issue ID | 907031 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10448056 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 04/11/11 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper. The contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the power steering completely failed and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer for assistance. The dealer replaced the entire power steering system because the electronic power assist pump could not be replaced by itself. The failure mileage was 46,995 and the current mileage was 48,000. Updated 03/14/12*lj also, the auxiliary cooling fan was replaced. Updated 04/18/12 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46995 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SAN FRANSICO, CA |
VIN pattern | WMWRC33484TXXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 21/11/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
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 | BMW |
Dealer's telephone number | 415-863-9000 |
Dealer's city | SAN FRANCISCO |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 94103 |