BMW F800 GS 2013: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
| Make : BMW | Model : F800 GS | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 2012-11-28 - 2013-09-19 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V065000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-04-08 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-02-19 | Date Added to Database: 2014-02-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4453 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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