According to a note on Consumer Reports: Cars Blog, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has commenced investigations on the 2007-2008 Honda Fit, and of the 2004-2005 Mini Cooper, Cooper S, and the 2005 Mini Cooper convertible.
The NHTSA’s Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has reportedly received eight complaints from Honda Fit owners that the low beam headlights have stopped working. Certain reports indicate that replacing the wiring harness connector and headlight switch will fix the problem.
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Separately, the ODI has received 54 complaints about the Mini Cooper allegedly losing power steering assist functionality while the vehicle is being driven. When power assist mode stops working, more force is needed to steer the vehicle; complainants reported difficulty in controlling the vehicle. A failure of the power steering pump may be the cause of the problem, said the report.
No injuries have been reported as a result of the complaints. By opening up an investigation, NHTSA will determine the extent of the problem and whether Honda and Mini should issue a recall to provide fixes.
SOURCE: NHTSA opens up defect investigations on Honda and Mini
