Regarding the BMW scoot we have a deposit on and has a "stop sale" on it from the manufacturer. I found this on the internet...
Straight from an email from BMW Motorrad:
Recalls are specific to a Vehicle's Identification Number (VIN).
BMW Motorrad USA has recently announced a safety recall for the Brake Calipers that affects certain 2017 to 2020 BMW G 310 GS, G 310 R, and C 400 X models, produced between 10/2016 and 8/2019. Over time, the front and/or rear brake calipers may be subject to corrosion. If the caliper becomes corroded, then braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of affected motorcycles will receive an initial letter in October via First Class mail advising them of this recall and, if parts are available, to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW motorcycle dealer to have this Safety Recall performed. If parts are not available, owners will receive a second letter when they become available, advising them to schedule an appointment at that time to have this Safety Recall performed.
Authorized BMW Motorrad dealers cannot sell motorcycles with an open recall. We are in the process of implementing this Safety Recall to ensure that the necessary parts, tools, and procedures are available. Current owners and authorized BMW Motorrad dealers will be notified as soon as these parts are available. At this time, we're unable to provide an estimated time frame as to when replacement parts will become available.
BMW Motorrad USA has recently announced a safety recall for the Brake Calipers that affects certain 2017 to 2020 BMW G 310 GS, G 310 R, and C 400 X models, produced between 10/2016 and 8/2019. Over time, the front and/or rear brake calipers may be subject to corrosion. If the caliper becomes corroded, then braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of affected motorcycles will receive an initial letter in October via First Class mail advising them of this recall and, if parts are available, to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW motorcycle dealer to have this Safety Recall performed. If parts are not available, owners will receive a second letter when they become available, advising them to schedule an appointment at that time to have this Safety Recall performed.
Authorized BMW Motorrad dealers cannot sell motorcycles with an open recall. We are in the process of implementing this Safety Recall to ensure that the necessary parts, tools, and procedures are available. Current owners and authorized BMW Motorrad dealers will be notified as soon as these parts are available. At this time, we're unable to provide an estimated time frame as to when replacement parts will become available.
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If I am understanding this correctly, it is unlikely this will be resolved before we are ready to head out of here. We are now waiting for our dealer friend to let us know how to proceed from here.
Disappointed? Sure. Joan is philosophical about it: "I don't want to take the bike if there really is something wrong with it." Of course, there would be no corrosion showing on a brand new bike. She has not written this off, yet... again, we'll see how it plays out.
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