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BMW C400X Scooter Throttle May Get Stuck

NHTSA campaign 20V083000 · Reported Feb 13, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC

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A throttle stuck open increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V083000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 13, 2020
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Part affected	Vehicle Speed Control:cables
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

Some BMW C400X scooters can let water collect inside the throttle cable. In cold weather, that water can freeze, which can cause the throttle to get stuck in the open position.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your scooter is included in this recall.
2. Contact a BMW dealer, or call BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
3. The throttle cable replacement is free of charge.

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 20V083000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 BMW C 400 X

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.

Other BMW C 400 X recalls

Aug 14, 2019BMW Motorcycles and Scooters: Brake Caliper Corrosion Riskhigh

Official notice

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Summary: 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.
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.

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