2004 MINI Cooper Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2004 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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• 04V348000Jul 12, 20041,193 vehicles potentially affected
  Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
  Covers: MINI Cooper 2004, Cooper S 2004

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the flat tire monitoring system has not been correctly programmed. In the event of a flat tire, an audible signal will not sound to alert the driver to a flat tire.

  Possible consequence: Due to the lack of an audible signal, the driver may not be aware of a flat tire, which could increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's software in order to actuate the flat tire monitoring system's audible signal. The recall began october 13, 2004. Owners should contact mini customer relations at 1-866-275-6464.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA11005Loss of power steering assistClosed · May 4, 2011
• PE10038Loss of Power Steering AssistClosed · Sep 24, 2010

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