Issue ID | 837518 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10375094 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 06/01/11 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper. The driver was driving at an unknown speed when the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. The vehicle was parked and shut off. Upon restart the steering wheel remained difficult to turn. The failure and current mileages were 60,000. The power steering pump failed internally. The power return line was leaking. Also, both struts were leaking. Updated evoq 02/02/11 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BURLESON, TX |
VIN pattern | WMWRC33474TXXXXXX |
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? | |
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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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DoT tire identifier | |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
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Dealer's name | MORITZ OF NORTH ARLINGTON |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | ARLINGTON |
Dealer's state code | TX |
Dealer's ZIP code | 76011 |