BMW F800 GS 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Make : BMW Model : F800 GS Year : 2013
Build Dates : 2012-06-01 - 2012-10-18
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V279000
Date Owner's Notified: 2013-08-08 Date Received by ODI: 2013-06-28 Date Added to Database: 2013-07-03
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 870
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.