2012-2014 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER/C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER - Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign: 14V264000
1,360 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2012-2014
- Makes
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Potential units affected
- 1,360 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2014-05-16
Affected vehicles
- 2014 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER
- 2014 BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER
- 2013 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER
- 2013 BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER
- 2012 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER
- 2012 BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER
What’s the problem?
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.
What’s 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.