If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Steering — Electric Power Assist System

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles and 2005 Cooper and Cooper S Convertible vehicles. The affected vehicles may experience temporary or permanent loss of the electro-hydraulic steering assistance.

Actions

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electro-hydraulic power steering system, replacing the components and wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 10, 2015. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Documents (32)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Other Recall Related Documents
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Recall 15V-xxx: Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) System
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• SAFETY RECALL NOTICE To: All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Manager, Parts Manager and Warranty Processor RE: Recall 15V-xxx: Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) System M32 02 15
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-2
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Miscellaneous Document
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Q&A
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-3
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - MINI SI M32 02 15 Steering and Wheel Alignment June 2016 Technical Service
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report# 4 - 2016-Q4

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