Recall Details For: 2005 MINI COOPER S
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 15V660000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 116141
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:15V660000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: MINI
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: COOPER S
- MODEL YEAR: 2005
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER :
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: BMW of North America, LLC
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20010718
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20050209
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 86018
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20160304
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): ODI
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: BMW of North America, LLC
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20151015
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20151015
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: 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.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: 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.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: 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.
RECALL 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.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000058138000218766000001003
