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2012-2014 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter and BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter recall: engine

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on May 16, 2014. It covers about 1,360 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,360
reported
May 16, 2014
owners notified
Sep 15, 2014
related complaints
29

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is 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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 14V264000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about engine problems.

2013 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter

Questions about recall 14V264000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter and BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter engine?

Yes. Recall 14V264000, reported on May 16, 2014, covers about 1,360 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V264000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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