BMW Motorrad North America has apparently issued a stop-sale order and asked its United States-based dealers to stop selling all new, internal combustion-powered BMW motorcycles. At least two dealers have confirmed that during a recent Skype call, BMW Motorrad North America put the stop-sale order in place. It’s not yet clear whether the stop-sale order also affects Canada.
According to one dealer, BMW North America said that the issue stems from an emissions canister component provided by a non-BMW supplier. However, a different dealer couldn’t confirm that the stop-sale order resulted from a supplier-provided part and suggested that it could be something entirely different.
Unfortunately for dealers, during the call, BMW was unable or unwilling to immediately specify how long the stop-sale order would be in effect. However, the mothership said they would provide more information soon.
Someone sourced some cheap parts to save cash...and they don't do the job they were supposed to do.
ReplyDeleteI don't see many BMW motorcycles in Upstate NY. Might see one every couple of years. Maybe.
ReplyDeleteThe prospect of motor cops having to walk pushes my giggle switch.
ReplyDeleteBut they'll just switch to rice rockets.
Unless my browswer is acting up, you've got two copies of your text in this post.
ReplyDeleteIs this affecting any other markets outside of North America?
Yes indeed. Thanks for the heads up - corrected.
DeleteDefund the EPA.
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