Mini Cooper, Cooper S (2002-2005): Steering
Recall 15V660000 · Oct 15, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC
86,018
vehicles affected
86,018
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V660000
- Date
- Oct 15, 2015
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 86,018
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Electric power assist system
- Model years
- 2002-2005
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
2 models, 8 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V660000?
2 models: Mini Cooper (2002-2005), Mini Cooper S (2002-2005), about 86,018 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V660000?
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.
What can 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.