NHTSA Complaint #10476957 — 2006 MINI COOPER S
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10476957 |
| Vehicle | 2006 MINI COOPER S |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 85,277 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON IT. BEING A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CAR MADE IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. HAD SOMEONE WITH LESS ARM STRENGTH BEEN IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT THEY COULD HAVE HIT ONCOMING TRAFFIC HEAD ON AND KILLED SOMEONE. *TR
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