BMW F700 GS 2013: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V279000

Make Model Year
BMW F700 GS 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-08-08 2013-06-28 2013-07-03

Production Dates: 2012-06-01 - 2012-10-18

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 870

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 CustomerRelations"bmwusa.com.

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.