NHTSA Recall 03V086000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V086000; Date: Mar. 10, 2003
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Mini Cooper; 2003 Mini Cooper S
Component: Suspension:rear:shock Absorber
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 5,110
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 4, 2003
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