NHTSA Complaint #10455038 — 2007 MINI COOPER S

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10455038
Vehicle	2007 MINI COOPER S
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	March 30, 2012
Date Filed	April 12, 2012
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE SERVICED REGULARLY FOR MAINTENANCE. PRE-INCIDENT ZERO WARNING VIA ON-BOARD SENSORS/INDICATOR. LAST MAINTENANCE PERFORMED AT 52K. VEHICLE HAD 56K MILES AT TIME OF INCIDENT. INCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE MORNING: TIMING CHAIN SNAPPED UPON START UP. DUE TO THIS FAILURE THE ENGINE WAS DESTROYED REQUIRING A COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT. A SERIOUS ISSUE REQUIRING A RECALL. *TR

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