NHTSA safety recalls
2003 MINI Cooper Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 MINI Cooper — 2 of them relate to exterior lighting. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2003 MINI Cooper as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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15V660000Steering · Electric Power Assist System
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, potentially increasing…
The riskIf 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.
The fix — freeMINI 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.
What was foundBMW 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.
15V660000 at NHTSA09E025000Exterior Lighting · Headlights
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
The riskDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
The fix — freeDope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
What was foundDope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
09E025000 at NHTSA08E050000Exterior Lighting · Headlights
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The riskWithout the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix — freeK2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
What was foundK2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
08E050000 at NHTSA03V086000Suspension · Rear · Shock Absorber
If left unattended over a period of time, and depending on driving conditions, the remaining portion of the screw may break.
The riskIf left unattended over a period of time, and depending on driving conditions, the remaining portion of the screw may break. If it broke, the chassis would lean directly on the tire diminishing the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will replace the lower screw connection of the rear struts. Owner notification began april 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
What was foundOn certain vehicles, the lower screw connection of the rear struts to the chassis may fail. The head (top) of the screw securing this connection may break. The remaining portion of the screw will still hold the strut in place.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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