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HighNHTSA·15V660000·Announced 2015-10-15

BMW Recalls 2002-2005 MINI Cooper Vehicles for Steering Assist Loss

BMW is recalling 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles because the power steering system may fail, requiring extra effort to steer and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (loss of steering assist) that increases crash risk, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, placing it in the 'High' category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles, as well as 2005 Cooper and Cooper S Convertible vehicles. The recall affects approximately 86,018 vehicles. The defect involves the electro-hydraulic steering assistance system, which may experience temporary or permanent loss of power steering assist.

If the power steering assist is lost, drivers will need to apply extra steering effort, particularly at lower speeds. This condition potentially increases the risk of a vehicle crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electro-hydraulic power steering system. As necessary, dealers will replace components and wiring free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 10, 2015, and a second notice will be sent when remedy parts become available. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MINI COOPER, COOPER S
Brand
MINI
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
86,018

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • COOPER
  • COOPER S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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