BMW of North America, LLC recall 15V660
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 86,018
- Recall opened
- Mar 4, 2016
- Report date
- Oct 15, 2015
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Related investigation
NHTSA opened an investigation that led to this recall.
Affected vehicles (2)
- MINI COOPER2002–2005
- MINI COOPER S2002–2005
Component / system
Defect
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.
Risk / 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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 15V660000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.