Bmw recall: Structure
What is wrong
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 F700 GS and F800 GS motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2012, through October 18, 2012. The side-stand switch that prevents the engine from running while the side-stand is down may become damaged allowing the engine to run with the side-stand down.
What could happen
The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners and dealers will secure the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Bmw F700 Gs 2013
- Bmw F800 Gs 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V279000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 28, 2013
- Owners notified
- Aug 8, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 870
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 1, 2012 to Oct 18, 2012
- Part
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand; Electrical system
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Equipment Mar 21, 2018
- Bmw recall: Exterior lighting Aug 21, 2017
- Bmw recall: Equipment Jul 28, 2017
- Bmw recall: Structure Feb 19, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.