BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER 2013: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V264000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER | 2013 |
| 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
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.
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
