NHTSA Campaign 14V264000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported May 16, 2014 · 1,360 vehicles affected

What's wrong

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 C 600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, and C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter motorcycles manufactured August 2, 2012, through February 18, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the camshaft chain tensioner may not function properly, resulting in an engine stall.

Consequence

An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. BMW distributed interim notification to owners on July 15, 2014. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER 2012 1,360
BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER 2013 1,360
BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER 2014 1,360
BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER 2012 1,360
BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER 2013 1,360
BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER 2014 1,360

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V264000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.