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BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter Recall 14V264: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

NHTSA campaign 14V264, reported May 16, 2014, 1,360 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V264BMW of North America, LLC
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
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.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter201220132014
BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter201220132014