NHTSA Campaign 14V065000

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Feb 19, 2014 · 4,453 vehicles affected

What's wrong

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) 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. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.

Consequence

An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER 2013 4,453
BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER 2013 4,453
BMW F700 GS 2013 4,453
BMW F800 GS 2013 4,453
BMW F800 GS ADVENTURE 2013 4,453
BMW F800 GT 2013 4,453
BMW R 1200 R 2013 4,453
BMW R1200 GS 2013 4,453

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V065000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.