Issue ID | 733988 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10279557 |
Manufacurer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
Brand | MINI |
Model | COOPER |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 03/08/09 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mini cooper. While driving 50 mph, the contact noticed a bump on the rear driver's side of the vehicle. She examined the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side tire was detaching from the vehicle. In addition, the lower control arm snapped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 71,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MAHWAH, NJ |
VIN pattern | WMWRC33494TXXXXXX |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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