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- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 C400X scooters. Water may collect in the throttle cable, which can freeze in cold temperatures, resulting in a stuck throttle.
- Risk
- If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will replace the throttle cable with an improved version, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service 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.
What this recall means for you
Water can collect in the throttle cable of certain 2019 scooters. In cold temperatures that water can freeze, causing the throttle to stick.
If the throttle sticks open, the scooter can keep accelerating when you do not want it to, which increases the risk of a crash.
BMW will replace the throttle cable with an improved version free of charge at an authorized dealer. The recall began August 19, 2020. You can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW C 400 X | 2019 |
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