BMW Recalls 2013 Motorcycles Due to Side-Stand Switch Water Ingress
BMW is recalling 4,453 model year 2013 motorcycles because water may enter the side-stand switch, potentially causing the engine to shut off while riding.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system failure) that can cause an unexpected shutdown while riding, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC 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. The recall involves 4,453 vehicles.
The defect is that water may enter the side-stand switch. This can prevent the motorcycle from starting or potentially shut 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BMW R 1200 R, C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER, C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER, F800 GT
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 4,453
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (8)
- R 1200 R
- C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER
- C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER
- F800 GT
- F800 GS ADVENTURE
- F700 GS
- F800 GS
- R1200 GS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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