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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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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