NHTSA Complaint #11462281 — 2004 MINI COOPER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11462281
Vehicle	2004 MINI COOPER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 24, 2022
Date Filed	April 26, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

Mini felt like it was getting pushed by the wind . Realized wasn't wind Mini loss of completely all functions of steering wheel. On super busy highway. Devine intervention Was in far left car went left to right lanes then hit median gaurd rail spun around Finally got it to stop. Never Hitting and hurting anyone around me. Nobody hit me. Car is totalled ! Still at tow place. I saw my life flash as cars were zooming by me. Someone should be held responsible for my car and almost my life. Called out of work can't move upper body that well.

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