Issue ID | 860517 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10402791 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 09/05/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper. The contact was driving 70 mph when the power steering malfunctioned and the vehicle became difficult to control. The contact stated that the power steering pump was replaced several years ago by a local mechanic. The vehicle was taken back to the local mechanic for the most recent failure for a replacement to the power steering pump and the rack and pinion. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive and was concerned with the possibility of the failure causing a crash. The failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 06/24/11 *bf updated 06/30/11. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | TOPEKA, KS |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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