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.