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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V660000

2002 Mini Cooper | 2003 Mini Cooper | 2002 Mini Cooper S | 2003 Mini Cooper S | 2004 Mini Cooper | 2005 Mini Cooper | 2004 Mini Cooper S | 2005 Mini Cooper S — Steering: electric power assist system

Published October 15, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 15, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V660000, published October 15, 2015. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2002 Mini Cooper | 2003 Mini Cooper | 2002 Mini Cooper S | 2003 Mini Cooper S | 2004 Mini Cooper | 2005 Mini Cooper | 2004 Mini Cooper S | 2005 Mini Cooper S — Steering: electric power assist system.

What's the hazard

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 to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
MINI
Model
COOPER
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2002 MINI COOPER | 2003 MINI COOPER | 2002 MINI COOPER S | 2003 MINI COOPER S | 2004 MINI COOPER | 2005 MINI COOPER | 2004 MINI COOPER S | 2005 MINI COOPER S
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2002 Mini Cooper | 2003 Mini Cooper | 2002 Mini Cooper S | 2003 Mini Cooper S | 2004 Mini Cooper | 2005 Mini Cooper | 2004 Mini Cooper S | 2005 Mini Cooper S — Steering: electric power assist system recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V660000 on October 15, 2015. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MINI. Model: COOPER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)