Defect Description For Recall
On 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.
Make Of Vehicle
MINI
Model Of Vehicle
COOPER S
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V086000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber
Effect Of Defect
If 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.
Fix Defect
Dealers 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
20020925
End Of Manufacture
20021114
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5110
Date Owners Notified
20030404
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20030310