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BMW Maxi-Scooter Front Brake Hose May Crack

NHTSA campaign 19V157000 · Reported Mar 1, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC

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A brake fluid leak can reduce the scooter's braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V157000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 1, 2019
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some BMW C600 Sport, C650 Sport, and C650 GT scooters, repeatedly turning the handlebars all the way to the left can cause the front brake hose to crack. Over time, this crack can develop into a leak of brake fluid.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your scooter is included.
2. Contact a BMW dealer to have the brake hose replaced with an added protective sleeve; call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V157000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter

Who to contact

BMW — official BMW recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-525-7417

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

BMW Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Leaks, Calipers, and Brake Assistance · all 11 BMW recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW C600 Sport and C650 Sport and 2013-2019 C650 GT scooters. Repeated turning of the handlebars to the left most position may cause the front brake hose to crack and leak over time.
Safety risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose, adding an additional protective sleeve that will cover the hose connection fitting, free of charge. The recall began August 6, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall includes scooters previously recalled under 15V-738.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.