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SevereNHTSA·14V065000·Announced 2014-02-19

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 R1200 GS, F800 GS, R 1200 R, C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
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)

  • R1200 GS
  • F800 GS
  • R 1200 R
  • C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER
  • C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER
  • F800 GT
  • F800 GS ADVENTURE
  • F700 GS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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