NHTSA Complaint #10483485 — 2003 MINI COOPER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10483485
Vehicle	2003 MINI COOPER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 13, 2012
Date Filed	November 6, 2012
Mileage	135,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

AS I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY I NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM MY HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE CAR AND POPPED THE HOOD TO FIND SMOKE AND FIRE COMING FROM MY ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND EXTINGUISH THE FIRE BEFORE IT DID EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. CAUSE OF FIRE WAS FAILED POWER STEERING PUMP. *TR

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