Hi,
I have owned
TWO MINI Cooper S's over the past 18 months.
In that time I have suffered a total of
THREE power steering failures needing the car to be recovered by MINI Emergency Services because it is unsafe to drive.
- My first MINI was built SEPTEMBER 2002 and broke-down at 6 months and 11 months old
(
BK52MXM, see problem list in my signature block),
- My second MINI was built SEPTEMBER 2003 and broke-down at 2 months old
(
BN53ZDZ, steering column replaced, dashboard replaced, etc.).
In all cases I was told by the BMW/MINI dealer that the power steering pump had failed.
QUESTION:
-
Have you had a similar problem? - If so, can you please please please answer this poll? *** STOP PRESS *** STOP PRESS *** 13TH JULY 2004 ***
Could all people with a steering failure PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE call the government safety body VOSA (Vehicle Operator Safety Agency) on
+44 (0)117 954 3300 to report your problem.
They are currently collating driver reports and as of today (13th July 2004), they need as much information as YOU can offer. PLEASE DO IT NOW - BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED - THANKS.
Please feel free to comment if you have any further information.
Thank you all so very much,
