Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 C 600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, and C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter motorcycles manufactured August 2, 2012, through February 18, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the camshaft chain tensioner may not function properly, resulting in an engine stall.
What could happen
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. BMW distributed interim notification to owners on July 15, 2014. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter 2012–2014
- Bmw C650 Gt Maxi-Scooter 2012–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V264000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 2014
- Owners notified
- Sep 15, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,360
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 2, 2012 to Feb 18, 2014
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Mar 1, 2019
- Bmw recall: Wheels Jul 21, 2017
- Bmw recall: Structure Feb 19, 2014
- Bmw recall: Structure Dec 3, 2012
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.