# 2007 MINI COOPER S — POWER TRAIN
> NHTSA complaint `678425` · 2008-07-16 · BMW of North America, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MINI
- **Model:** COOPER S
- **Year:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** BMW of North America, LLC
- **Component:** POWER TRAIN
- **Miles at failure:** 5,000
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MINI COOPER S.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH ALWAYS EMITTED AN ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC.  THE ENGINE GRADUALLY REVVED WITHIN A 48 HOUR PERIOD.  WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CLUTCH FAILED.  THE DEALER STATED THAT A NEW CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED AT THE ESTIMATED COST OF $3,300.  THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.  THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 5,000.
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