Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V279000

Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-06-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V279000

Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand

Component
Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
870
Reported to NHTSA
2013-06-28
Owners notified
2013-08-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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 [email protected].

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW F700 GS2013
BMW F800 GS2013

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.