2012 MINI COOPER - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Failure Complaint (#afdaba)

2012 MINI COOPER

  • Date of Incident: May-31, 2023
  • Date complaint filed: Jun-01, 2023
  • Failed components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The car just randomly caught on fire while off in my driveway. Noticed a weird sound outside looked out and noticed the windshield wipers were going even though the car was off and i hadn't driven it. Opened the door to bellows of smoke coming out. Fire department was called and had to rip it apart to get to the fire which was under the steering wheel in the left side

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN PatternWMWSU3C5*CT******
Gross Vehicle Weight RatingClass 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
ManufacturerBMW AG
MakeMINI
ModelHardtop
Model Year2012
SeriesCooper
Body ClassHatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Engine HP121
Engine KW90.2297
Engine Displacement (L)1.6
Engine Displacement (CC)1598
Engine Displacement (CI)97.5
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Seat BeltsManual
Other Restraint System InfoDual-stage suppl. restraint system (SRS) certified to the advanced airbag requiremnets of FMVSS 208, S14.
Plant CityOXFORD
Plant CountryUNITED KINGDOM (UK)
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