The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V157000·Announced 2019-03-01

BMW Recalls C600 and C650 Scooters for Brake Hose Leak Risk

BMW is recalling 2013-2019 C600 and C650 scooters because the front brake hose may crack and leak, 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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW C600 Sport and C650 Sport scooters, as well as 2013-2019 C650 GT scooters. The recall involves a total of 2,707 vehicles. The defect is caused by repeated turning of the handlebars to the left-most position, which may cause the front brake hose to crack and leak over time.

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, which increases the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose and add a protective sleeve to cover the hose connection fitting free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2019.

Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. This recall includes scooters previously recalled under campaign 15V-738. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER, C650 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER, C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Scooter
Hazard
Affected units
2,707

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 (3)

  • C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER
  • C650 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER
  • C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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