BMW Motorrad C600 Sport: Engine May Cut Out
BMW Motorrad is recalling 490 C600 Sport and C650GT motorcycles in the UK due to a defective timing-chain tensioner that can wear prematurely, causing the timing chain to slip and the engine to shut off while riding. The tensioner will be replaced on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- BMW MOTORRAD UK
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW MOTORRAD C600 SPORT, BMW MOTORRAD C650GT. Units affected: 490
- Reason
- The timing-chain tensioner is subject to wear because of a manufacturing defect . This means that gradually the timing chain is no longer adequately tensioned and as a result it slips its sprockets. If not rectified the engine could die while the vehicle is being ridden. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the timing chain tensioner.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-07-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/ba04c751-daaf-4505-838b-dc898c3be760