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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005054448 | Incident Date: Oct, 14 2005 |
| Consumer's City: PEMBROKE PINES | Consumer's State: FL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: BMW of North America, LLC |
| Model Name: COOPER S | Model Year: 2006 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WMWRE33526T | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jan, 29 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Sep, 04 2005 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact owns a 2006 mini cooper model s. three days after purchase at 130 miles the vehicle stalled and operated at a reduced speed while attempting to accelerate. although the vehicle did not stall out completely, the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer reprogrammed the computer software. afterwards, the contact was pulling into a parking space with brake pressure applied, the engine roared and the vehicle lurched forward and struck a tree. the police were on the scene and a report was taken. the vehicle sustained minor damage, but no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the dealer performed a diagnostic test and was unable to duplicate the problem. the service department suggested replacing the engine. *ak updated 3/3/2006 - *nm |
