NHTSA Complaint #10397509 — 2002 MINI COOPER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10397509
Vehicle	2002 MINI COOPER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 25, 2011
Date Filed	April 26, 2011
Mileage	36,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MINI COOPERS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC SHOP WHERE THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE FUSE THAT CONTROLLED THE POWER STEERING CHARGING SYSTEM HAD BLOWN. THE COMPONENT WAS REPLACED AT A THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED TO REPORT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. UPDAT ED 06/03/11 *BF UPDATED 08/08/11

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