Issue ID | 870890 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10414681 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 22/07/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper. The contact stated that the power steering failed while driving approximately 45 mph. The steering wheel became extremely stiff and additional force had to be applied in order to turn the steering wheel. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who located the failure at the power steering pump and cooling fan. The local mechanic replaced the power steering pump and the cooling fan. The failure was not corrected and the steering continued to fail intermittently. The failure and current mileage was 55,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BROUSSARD , LA |
VIN pattern | WMWRE33434TXXXXXX |
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 | 45 |
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