Power Steering Recall '03
 

Hi
I have a 2003 R50 and recently received the recall notice on power steering assembly.

My problem is a bit more complicated than most other owners.
I had to replace my engine last year due to cooling fan malfunction and overheated engine. The cooling fan was broke because power steering pump fan was broken and they shared one relay. Of course my power steering pump was done too and radiator was replaced then also.

Does anyone know if all them parts can be reimbursed?
-Engine
-Cooling fan
-Radiator
-PS Pump
-PS fan
-Relay

I believe the recall is for the pump and fan. I'd recommend asking your dealer about this as it might not be a bad idea to find out. You can also try calling the MINI USA number provided on the notice.

That's what I was thinking to do but just wanted to find out if anyone had similar troubles so that I can have some reference as opposed to calling with not much information.

Have an R52 with the recall , it will cover in the future the Pump and the P/S Fan, plus the wiring harness. The dealership might do the goodwill on some of the other but not all most of the time.

Here are all the parts for reference and the DIY, also listed is the recall and first bulletin.

32416778425

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/32416778425/

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Also would be a great time to have a look at the P/S lines while you are there.

For certain years there is a recall from MINI on the pump and fan if it fails : Looks like MINI is finally covering the ps pump failures for 13years or 150k miles. - North American Motoring

For the power steering pump , its electrical pump and see here :

new and not so cool fan issue - North American Motoring


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Here is the power steering lines parts and DIY:

Just replaced power steering fluid return hose (pics) - North American Motoring

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