BMW C 400 X: Cables

Date

Feb. 13, 2020

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW C 400 X (2019)

Component

Vehicle Speed Control › Cables

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

416

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Aug. 19, 2020

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

20V083000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.