# 2003 MINI COOPER — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
> NHTSA complaint `519852` · 2004-12-08 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MINI
- **Model:** COOPER
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
## Narrative
DRIVING HOME THE CAR STALLED AND CAUGHT FIRE.   *BF   MINI USA EXPERTS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE ROOT OF THE FIRE.   *SC  THE CONSUMER SPOKE TO 2 OTHER DIFFERENT CAR EXPERTS WHO WERE POSITIVE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL LINE THAT CONTINUED TO PUMP FUEL ALL OVER THE ENGINE PARTS. *JB
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