Steering Noise problems of the 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible

February of 2014 driving my 2006 convertible on curvy highway at 50 mph. Loud shrieking noise and then steering became very difficult to turn. Towed to mechanic. Had steering pump & fan replaced. Total cost $1,038. 54. 2005 Mini's have been recalled for this exact default. Called Mini and they will not reimburse me because mine is a 2006. However, my Mini was made in 2005.

The contact owns a 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would make a loud noise and the power steering would fail. In addition, there was a leak coming from over the power steering pump. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred him to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.