Mini · Canada · High
Mini Cooper, Cooper S +1 more: Steering
Affects Mini Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper Convertible · 2002–2005 — about 9K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the electro-hydraulic power steering pump could fail temporarily or permanently due to problems with the electronics that control the function of the pump, a failure of the pump cooling fan, or a loss of power to the pump. A vehicle experiencing a loss of steering power assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. Nevertheless, a loss of steering power assist could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: The electro-hydraulic power steering pump, as well as the pump cooling fan, will be subject to special extended warranty coverage of 12 years or 200,000 km from first in-service date of the vehicle.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.