NHTSA Complaint #11504484 — 2016 BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11504484 |
| Vehicle | 2016 BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
I own a 2016 BMW C650GT. {VIN WB10C1507GZ315600}. {ENGINE # 70037975} There is a RECALL 14V-264 that applies to earlier models - with ENGINE numbers up to - 70020276. The reason for the recall was that the the mechanical CHAIN TENSIONER would wear excessively leading to failure. My 2016 C650GT has a MECHANICAL CHAIN TENSIONER {part dated - 20150819 or AUGUST 19th, 2015} that failed and caused catastrophic failure...including but not limited to the VALVE hitting the piston. The current ESTIMATE is still being prepared but is expected to be over $7,500- I will provide all documents as they become available. I request that my MOTORCYCLE be included on the list of covered vehicles under RECALL 14V-264. THANK YOU RICHARD GRANO 619.987.6483 [email protected]
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