BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER 2017: WHEELS:RIM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V467000

Make Model Year
BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-08 2017-07-21 2017-07-26

Production Dates: 2017-05-05 - 2017-06-27

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: WHEELS:RIM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 37

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2017 BMW C650 GT and BMW C Evolution scooters for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 120, "Wheels and rims-other than passenger cars." The front rims may not be marked with the required rim type and the DOT designation.

Consequence

Since the rim is not marked with the rim size and the DOT designation, a tire of the incorrect size may be installed on this rim, affecting the handling of the scoter and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace any rims that are not correctly marked, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 26, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service 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.