Issue ID | 794526 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10335065 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 28/05/10 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving on the highway and the power steering failed for no apparent reason. Car had just been inspected and there were no other mechanical or road hazard issues but i almost collided with a vehicle because the steering wheel froze. In actuality, it required a great deal of strength--unexpectedly so it felt frozen. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71421 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CENTREVILLE, VA |
VIN pattern | WMWRC33464TXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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