Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your 2002-2005 MINI Cooper or Cooper S vehicle may have a problem with the power steering system, which could cause you to need more effort to steer at low speeds.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering fails, you may need to use more force to steer, which could increase the risk of a crash, especially in low-speed situations.
Free Fix
MINI will contact you and fix the problem for free by inspecting and replacing the power steering system components and wiring as needed.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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