NHTSA Campaign 15V660000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Oct 15, 2015 · 86,018 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINI | COOPER | 2002 | 86,018 |
| MINI | COOPER | 2003 | 86,018 |
| MINI | COOPER | 2004 | 86,018 |
| MINI | COOPER | 2005 | 86,018 |
| MINI | COOPER S | 2002 | 86,018 |
| MINI | COOPER S | 2003 | 86,018 |
| MINI | COOPER S | 2004 | 86,018 |
| MINI | COOPER S | 2005 | 86,018 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V660000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.