BMW F800 GS ADVENTURE 2013: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V065000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | F800 GS ADVENTURE | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-04-08 | 2014-02-19 | 2014-02-25 |
Production Dates: 2013-03-11 - 2013-09-18
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4453
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
