NHTSA Campaign Id 13V279000; Date: Jun. 28, 2013
The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 BMW F700 Gs; 2013 BMW F800 Gs
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 870
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.
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.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 8, 2013
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