NHTSA recall 14V-264 (14V264000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported May 16, 2014 - about 1,360 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V264000
- Also written as
- 14V-264
- Reported
- May 16, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,360
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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 is dangerous
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-264 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.