Recall 14V-065
BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2013 BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter and 7 other models: Electrical system; Structure (motorcycle, kickstand/center stand).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 14V-065
- Reported
- February 19, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 4,453 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- 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 2013