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.
Safety risk
If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
5,938
Reported to NHTSA
2019-08-14
Owners notified
2020-03-13
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 C 400 X, 2018-2020 G 310 GS, and 2017-2020 G 310 R scooters and motorcycles. The front and rear brake caliper pistons may corrode, possibly causing the piston to stick or drag in the caliper bore.
Safety risk
A sticking or dragging brake could affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Service brakes
1
780 mi
Vehicle speed control
1
780 mi
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.