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VehicleOct 15, 201586,018 affected

Mini recall: Steering

What is wrong

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles and 2005 Cooper and Cooper S Convertible vehicles. The affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic steering assistance.

What could happen

If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electro-hydraulic power steering system, replacing the components and wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 10, 2015. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
15V660000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
BMW Of North America, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 15, 2015
Owners notified
Mar 4, 2016
Vehicles or items affected
86,018
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
Sep 19, 2001 to Feb 9, 2005
Part
Steering › Electric power assist system

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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