NHTSA Recall Check

2002 MINI Cooper S Recalls

NHTSA reports 1 open safety recall for the 2002 MINI Cooper S. All recall repairs are free at any authorized MINI dealer, regardless of mileage or ownership.

Open Recalls for the 2002 MINI Cooper S

15V660000Reported 15/10/2015

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Source: NHTSA campaign 15V660000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

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How to Get a Recall Repaired

  1. Confirm the recall applies to your specific MINI Cooper S by checking the VIN above.
  2. Note the NHTSA campaign number from the recall details.
  3. Call any authorized MINI dealer and reference the campaign number.
  4. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the dealer must perform the recall remedy at no cost regardless of vehicle age or owner.
  5. Bring the vehicle to the appointment. Most recall repairs take 1-3 hours; some require parts to be ordered first.

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