Issue ID | 840050 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10378167 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 20/01/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper. While driving less than 20 mph, the contact lost power steering with no prior warning. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The engine was turned off; and after restarting the vehicle the power steering began to function normally. The similar failure recurred on a different occasion. The dealer was notified and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 55,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DURHAM, NC |
VIN pattern | WMWRC33454TXXXXXX |
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 | 20 |
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