BMW R1200 R 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Make : BMW Model : R1200 R Year : 2013
Build Dates : 2012-12-05 - 2013-09-18
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
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4453
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.
Consequence:
      An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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.