2002 MINI Cooper Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2002 MINI Cooper. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 15V660000Oct 15, 201586,018 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Electric power assist system
  Covers: MINI Cooper 2002–2005, Cooper S 2002–2005

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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…

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• 05V470000Oct 12, 2005960 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: MINI Cooper 2002

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims.' the standard requires that the relationship between the tire size and maximum tire pressure be indicated on the vehicle's tire information label. This relationship is not present.

  Possible consequence: Too low or too high tire pressure can cause premature wear and/or tire damage, and could lead to unfavorable driving conditions.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with new tire information placards and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact mini at 1-866-275-6464.

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• 02V201000Jul 25, 20023,531 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Manual transmission › Floor shift assembly
  Covers: MINI Cooper 2002

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the transmission shift cable connects the gearshift lever in the vehicle interior to the shift linkage on the transmission. It is possible for the shift cable to detach from the transmission shift linkage while the driver is attempting to change gears. If the cable detaches from the shift linkage, gear changes will no longer be possible and the…

  Possible consequence: If shift cable detachment occurs and the transmission remains in any forward gear, the vehicle can still be driven in that gear only. However, if the transmission moves into neutral and remains there, the ability to accelerate or maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the shift cable and, if necessary, install a retaining clip over the end of the shift cable to prevent it from detaching from the transmission. Owner notification began august 6, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

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NHTSA investigations

• EA11005Loss of power steering assistClosed · May 4, 2011
• EA07011Engine compartment fireClosed · Aug 14, 2007
• PE07022Engine compartment fireClosed · Apr 19, 2007
• PE05053Air bag warning lamp illuminationClosed · Sep 27, 2005
• DP05006Air bag warning lamp illuminationClosed · Sep 19, 2005

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