BMW F700 GS, F800 GS (2013): Structure
Recall 13V279000 · Jun 28, 2013 · BMW of North America, LLC
870
vehicles affected
870
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V279000
- Date
- Jun 28, 2013
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 870
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Motorcycle > Kickstand/center stand; Electrical system
- Model years
- 2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V279000?
2 models: BMW F700 GS (2013), BMW F800 GS (2013), about 870 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V279000?
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.
What can happen?
The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.