NHTSA Complaint #10669836 — 2008 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN S ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10669836
Vehicle	2008 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN S
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 31, 2014
Date Filed	January 3, 2015
Mileage	56,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

THE BANGO FITTING ON TOP OF THE TURBO STARTED RANDOMLY AND EXCESSIVELY LEAKING OIL WHILE IDLING IN MY DRIVEWAY. COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE OIL INTAKE LINE, OIL, AND DO A ENGINE CLEANING. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD HAVE EASILY STARTED A FIRE WITH OIL POURING OVER A HOT TURBO. *TR

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