BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER 2012: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V264000

Make Model Year
BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-09-15 2014-05-16 2014-05-19

Production Dates: 2012-08-02 - 2014-02-18

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1360

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.