NHTSA Complaint #10644301 — 2006 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10644301
Vehicle	2006 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 20, 2014
Date Filed	October 13, 2014
Mileage	100,823 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

FEBRUARY OF 2014 DRIVING MY 2006 CONVERTIBLE ON CURVY HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH. LOUD SHRIEKING NOISE AND THEN STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. TOWED TO MECHANIC. HAD STEERING PUMP & FAN REPLACED. TOTAL COST $1,038.54. 2005 MINI'S HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS EXACT DEFAULT. CALLED MINI AND THEY WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME BECAUSE MINE IS A 2006. HOWEVER, MY MINI WAS MADE IN 2005. *TR

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