Recall 15V660000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | MINI | COOPER |
| 2002 | MINI | COOPER S |
| 2003 | MINI | COOPER |
| 2003 | MINI | COOPER S |
| 2004 | MINI | COOPER |
| 2004 | MINI | COOPER S |
| 2005 | MINI | COOPER |
| 2005 | MINI | COOPER S |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.