2013 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER/C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER/F700 GS +5 - Structure recall
NHTSA campaign: 14V065000
4,453 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2013
- Makes
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Component
- STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
- Potential units affected
- 4,453 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2014-02-19
Affected vehicles
- 2013 BMW C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER
- 2013 BMW C650 GT MAXI-SCOOTER
- 2013 BMW F700 GS
- 2013 BMW F800 GS
- 2013 BMW F800 GS ADVENTURE
- 2013 BMW F800 GT
- 2013 BMW R 1200 R
- 2013 BMW R1200 GS
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
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.