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2013 BMW C650 Gt Maxi-Scooter recall campaigns
NHTSA 19V157000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- March 1, 2019
- Potential units
- 2,707campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW C600 Sport and C650 Sport and 2013-2019 C650 GT scooters. Repeated turning of the handlebars to the left most position may cause the front brake hose to crack and leak over time.
Why it matters: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose, adding an additional protective sleeve that will cover the hose connection fitting, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall includes scooters previously recalled under 15V-738.
Owner notification: August 6, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 14V264000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- May 16, 2014
- Potential units
- 1,360campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: September 15, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA 14V065000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE
- Report received
- February 19, 2014
- Potential units
- 4,453campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
Why it matters: An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Owner notification: April 8, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
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