2013 BMW F700 GS & 2013 BMW F800 GS recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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].
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V279000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 870
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
- Owner phone
- 1-800-525-7417
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 8, 2013
- Built
- Jun 1, 2012 – Oct 18, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.