Bmw recall: Equipment
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMWNA) is recalling dealer installed accessory luggage racks (part number 8 527 038) that can be equipped to 2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooters. During riding, the attachment bolts of the luggage rack could loosen.
What could happen
If the attachment bolts loosen, the luggage rack could separate from the scooter and become a road hazard for drivers of other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMWNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the luggage rack free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Bmw Accessory Luggage Rack
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13E030000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 24, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jul 19, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 195
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.