BMW Recalls 2012-2014 C600 Sport and C650 GT Maxi-Scooters for Engine Stall Risk
BMW is recalling 2012-2014 C600 Sport and C650 GT maxi-scooters because a faulty camshaft chain tensioner may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (camshaft chain tensioner) that can cause an engine stall, explicitly stated to increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter and C650 GT Maxi-Scooter motorcycles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between August 2, 2012, and February 18, 2014.
The recall addresses a defect in the camshaft chain tensioner, which may not function properly. This malfunction can result in an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in July 2014, with interim notifications distributed on July 15, 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER, C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,360
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER
- C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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