The defect
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 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW F700 GS | 2013 |
| BMW F800 GS | 2013 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW F700 GS | 2013 | 2 | 2 |
| BMW F800 GS | 2013 | 6 | 3 |
Other structure recalls in 2013
25 of the 627 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2013 concerned the structure; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
| 13V608000 4 Dec 2013 | Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD |
| 13V591000 22 Nov 2013 | Volvo Bus Corporation |
| 13V581000 20 Nov 2013 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 13V582000 20 Nov 2013 | Jet Company, Inc. |
| 13V559000 7 Nov 2013 | Starcraft RV, Inc. |
| 13V558000 7 Nov 2013 | Jayco, Inc. |
| 13V501000 17 Oct 2013 | Cheetah Chassis Corporation |
| 13V468000 18 Sept 2013 | Daimler Trucks North America |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2013