The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V083000·Announced 2020-02-13

BMW Recalls 2019 C 400 X Scooters for Throttle Cable Defect

BMW is recalling 2019 C 400 X scooters because water in the throttle cable can freeze, causing the throttle to stick and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 C 400 X scooters. The recall involves 416 vehicles.

Water may collect in the throttle cable, which can freeze in cold temperatures. If the throttle sticks open, there is an increased risk of a crash.

BMW will replace the throttle cable with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW C 400 X
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Scooter
Hazard
Affected units
416

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 (1)

  • C 400 X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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