JaimeC
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On May 16, 2014 these vehicles were subject to an official recall by the NHTSA, Campaign #14V264000. The recall notes:
Defect Summary:
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 vehicles, the camshaft chain tensioner may not function properly, resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417.
I just wanted to alert everyone here that I HAD this service performed in July of 2014 as soon as I received the notification in the mail. As those of you who saw my "Dead Again" thread in this forum, having this service done didn't do ANYTHING for me. This past Memorial Day, my scooter crapped out about 120 miles from home. Max BMW in Brookfield, CT determined that the timing chain had slipped, the valves contacted the pistons and essentially my engine was "destroyed."
The bike is two years out of warranty and although BMW NA offered to look into the matter, they concluded they aren't going to do anything for me because of the age of the vehicle (Essentially: "Go f*** yourself, Bud. Should've traded in for a newer one"). I was told the repair costs will be around $4,000.00 which is more than the trade-in value of the vehicle.
If you do your own service, pay PARTICULAR attention to your timing chain and tensioner so you don't end up like I did. I'm going to solve my issue by NEVER BUYING ANOTHER GODDAMNED BMW VEHICLE AS LONG AS I LIVE.
Defect Summary:
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 vehicles, the camshaft chain tensioner may not function properly, resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417.
I just wanted to alert everyone here that I HAD this service performed in July of 2014 as soon as I received the notification in the mail. As those of you who saw my "Dead Again" thread in this forum, having this service done didn't do ANYTHING for me. This past Memorial Day, my scooter crapped out about 120 miles from home. Max BMW in Brookfield, CT determined that the timing chain had slipped, the valves contacted the pistons and essentially my engine was "destroyed."
The bike is two years out of warranty and although BMW NA offered to look into the matter, they concluded they aren't going to do anything for me because of the age of the vehicle (Essentially: "Go f*** yourself, Bud. Should've traded in for a newer one"). I was told the repair costs will be around $4,000.00 which is more than the trade-in value of the vehicle.
If you do your own service, pay PARTICULAR attention to your timing chain and tensioner so you don't end up like I did. I'm going to solve my issue by NEVER BUYING ANOTHER GODDAMNED BMW VEHICLE AS LONG AS I LIVE.