MINI 2002-2005: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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 vehicl…

Recall #: 15V660000

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Mini recalled BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and….

MINI 2002-2005: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM was recalled by Mini in October 15, 2015. Reason: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles a…. Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electro-hydraulic power steering sy…. Verify recall #15V660000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Mini issued this NHTSA recall-BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles a….

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agency class: October 15, 2015
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #15V660000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

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.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	15V660000
Date reported	October 15, 2015
Date initiated	October 15, 2015
Recalling firm	Mini
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the electro-hydraulic power steering system, replacing the components and wirin…

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on October 15, 2015. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15V660000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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