The power steering system in your MINI is what helps you turn the wheels when driving. In some 2002-2005 models, the steering assist could fail, making it harder to steer, especially at low speeds.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering assist goes out, you'll need to apply more muscle to turn the wheels, which could lead to a higher risk of a crash, especially in tight spaces or when stopped at an intersection.
Free Fix
Your MINI dealer will check the power steering system and replace any faulty parts, free of charge. You'll get a notice when they're ready to do the repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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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.
A screw that holds your vehicle's rear shock absorber in place might break, which could lead to a loss of control while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the screw breaks, your vehicle's chassis could lean on the tire, making it harder to control the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
STDOUT We will replace the lower screw connection of the rear struts for free. You should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117 if you don't receive the remedy within a reasonable time after taking your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE LOWER SCREW CONNECTION OF THE REAR STRUTS TO THE CHASSIS MAY FAIL. THE HEAD (TOP) OF THE SCREW SECURING THIS CONNECTION MAY BREAK. THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE SCREW WILL STILL HOLD THE STRUT IN PLACE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF LEFT UNATTENDED OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, AND DEPENDING ON DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE SCREW MAY BREAK. IF IT BROKE, THE CHASSIS WOULD LEAN DIRECTLY ON THE TIRE DIMINISHING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SCREW CONNECTION OF THE REAR STRUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
The headlight assembly is the part that helps you see and be seen on the road. In some aftermarket headlights sold by Dope, Inc., the side reflectors are missing.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the required side reflectors, your headlights might not provide enough visibility, which could lead to a vehicle crash.
Free Fix
Dope, Inc. will offer a full refund for the non-compliant headlight assembly. You should contact them directly to arrange a refund at 1-626-272-1798.
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Original — What Happened
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Your vehicle's headlight assembly is missing a small amber reflector that helps make your vehicle more visible to other drivers. This reflector is usually on the side of the headlight.
Risk if Unfixed
If the amber reflector is missing, your vehicle's visibility could be reduced, making it more likely to be involved in a crash.
Free Fix
K2 Motor will give you a full refund for the headlight assembly, and you should contact them directly at 1-909-839-2992 to arrange the refund.
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Original — What Happened
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
