Manual Transmission Floor Shifter Problems of Mini Cooper

The contact owns a 2002 Mini Cooper. The contact started the ignition and shifted into reverse however, the gear shifter failed to move out of reverse after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who advised that the shift cable was detached from the transmission shift linkage. There was a recall associated with the failure under NHTSA campaign id number 02v201000 (power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly) however, the contact's VIN was ineligible for recall repairs. The part was ordered and the vehicle was scheduled for repairs when the part became available. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 148,200. The VIN was unavailable. . . . . Updated 12/20/12.

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The contact owns a 2002 Mini Cooper. While driving 65 mph, the shift cable completely detached from the manual transmission and preventing the contact from shifting gears. The vehicle was towed to a transmission specialty shop and they reconnected the shift cable. BMW stated that the vehicle was not included in recall number 02v201000 (power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly). The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 48,800 and failure mileage was 48,750.

The contact owns a 2002 Mini Cooper. While driving 60 mph, the contact felt a bump coming from the front of the vehicle and stated that the vehicle drove roughly. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission. As of September 6, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The dealer stated that her VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 02v201000 (power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly). The powertrain was unknown. The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 72,000.

The shift linkage came disconnected from the transmission. I has unable to change gears. I looked on the NHTSA site and found that the car was recalled for this exac problem. I had asked the dealer about such a recall several years ago. They denied and continue to deny that such a recall exists. After I brought my car to the dealer for repair, they called to have me pick up my car. They then mentioned that they have to get parts and I will have to bring the car back. I informed that I did not feel safe driving the car with a saftey related recall that was not fixed. I am frustrated that the dealer and manufecturer continue to deny that the vehicle was recalled and try to have me drive the unrepaired vehicle. Rcall campaign n. 02v-201 : shift cable retaining clip.