Recall 2003055

The issue

On certain vehicles, the head of the screw securing the rear struts to the chassis may tear off. The remaining portion of the screw (stud, or shaft) will still hold the strut in place. However, if left unattended over a longer period of time, and depending on driving conditions, the stud/shaft may break. If this occurred, the chassis would lean directly on the tire, diminishing the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Depending on traffic conditions and the driver's reactions, this could lead to a crash. Correction: Dealer will replace the lower screw connection of the rear struts.

Description (français)

Sur certains véhicules, la tête de la vis fixant les jambes de force arrière au châssis peut se briser. Ce qui reste de la vis (la tige) peut maintenir la jambe de force en place. Mais, si on ne corrige pas le problème ou si les conditions de conduite s'y prêtent, il se peut éventuellement que la tige de la vis se brise et que le châssis s'affaisse directement sur le pneu, ce qui risque de nuire à la conduite du véhicule. Selon les conditions de circulation et les réactions du conducteur, ce défaut peut provoquer un accident. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront remplacer la vis de montage inférieure des jambes de force.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: MINI Cooper