Issue ID | 807919 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10348334 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 01/08/10 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Car is very noisy on cold starts when turning the steering wheel. Steering would judder when being turned. Wheel will feel heavy and stuck at times. Power steering reservoir was empty with no signs of leaks. Power steering fluid flooded into steering rack due to failed seal. Steering rack needed replacement. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | STATEN ISLAND, NY |
VIN pattern | WMWRC33424TXXXXXX |
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 | 10 |
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