Bmw recall: Structure
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
What could happen
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter 2013
- Bmw C650 Gt Maxi-Scooter 2013
- Bmw F700 Gs 2013
- Bmw F800 Gs 2013
- Bmw F800 Gs Adventure 2013
- Bmw F800 Gt 2013
- Bmw R 1200 R 2013
- Bmw R1200 Gs 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V065000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 19, 2014
- Owners notified
- Apr 8, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,453
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 28, 2012 to Sep 16, 2013
- 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: Service brakes, hydraulic Mar 1, 2019
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling May 16, 2014
- Bmw recall: Structure Dec 3, 2012
- Bmw recall: Equipment Sep 22, 2017
- Bmw recall: Exterior lighting Aug 21, 2017
- Bmw recall: Equipment Jul 28, 2017
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.