Transport Canada has issued an official recall for all 2002-2005 MINI steering pumps. It’s a common problem that has plagued R50, R52 and R53 MINIs for years. Here’s the official description: Transport Canada Recall notice So what about the US? As we’ve reported, the NHTSA is investigating the issue and will likely make a decision whether or not to announce a recall of their own later this year. Source: MotoringFile
Word to the wise, always keep those repair receipts filed away somewhere. They could come in handy. Certainly good news..... I would bet our government will now act as well...... Ahhhhh, Thanks Canada....
You know, I have always liked CANADA. This is great news, come on NHTSA we aren't making this stuff up you know.
Transport Canada kind of forces NHTSA's hand. What's NHTSA going to say..... Ahhhhh no.... No problem here, let's move on.....
First the pump needs to be on one of about 9200 Canadian MINI's .... That is till NHSTA pulls it head out of the sand.
The odd thing to me is that the 2006 R50, R52 & R53 are not included. They also are not part of the NHTSA investigation. Hmmm????? I'd hate to lose the steering on my 2006 & plunge through the front window of the local MINI showroom. :biggrin5:
See how you R53 riders are? R56 has a recall, now you whiners have to jump on and try to get one... Geeesh!
I'm wondering if there was possibly a running change made to the p/s pumps & the 2006 & up have a new more durable design. I'm at 102,000 & mine is working fine. I have replaced 3 P/S cooling fans in that time.