Issue ID | 939699 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10474121 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 03/09/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Power steering failed as i was returning from taking my child to the airport. The car power steering cooling fan stayed on after i turned off the car and drained the battery. The problem was diagnosed as a failed power steering pump. The car was towed to a mechanic and the power steering pump was replaced as was the dead battery. The total cost was over $1700. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | KENSINGTON, CA |
VIN pattern | WMWRC33414TXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
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 | 24 |
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