NHTSA campaign 12V556000
BMW Recall 12V-556: Side Trim Panels may Detach at High Speeds
NHTSA recall 12V556000 was reported by BMW of North America, LLC on December 3, 2012, with 266 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter for the 2013 model year. Owners were notified on January 10, 2013, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 12V556000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V556000 (also written 12V-556 or 12V556)
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 266 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Structure — Body
- Owners notified
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 12V556000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
BMW
BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter
- 2013 · Vehicles built August 7, 2012 – November 20, 2012 (per NHTSA)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 12V556000.
Defect description
BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 C600 Sport Maxi-Scooters manufactured August 7, 2012, through November 20, 2012. The fasteners on the front side trim panels may have insufficient strength to retain the panels at high speeds.
Safety consequence
If the panel separates it could interfere with riding and handling of the scooter and increase the risk of a crash. The panel could also become a hazard for other road users.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reattach the left and right front side trim panels with stronger "snap-lock" fasteners. The recall began on January 10, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 12V556000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.