NHTSA Complaint #10806500 — 2003 MINI COOPER S

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10806500
Vehicle	2003 MINI COOPER S
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 16, 2015
Date Filed	November 24, 2015
Mileage	136,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MINI COOPER S. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO TURN. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED FROM THE POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.

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