Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 14V-264 · BMW vehicles
BMW of North America, LLC recall 14V-264 covers 1,360 BMW vehicles for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V264000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 2, 2012 to February 18, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.