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BMW 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.

NHTSA campaign 13V-279 · Reported June 28, 2013 · 870 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW F 700 GS and F 800 GS
VEHICLES AFFECTED
870
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners and dealers will secure the side-stand switch, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the electrical system. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners and dealers will secure the side-stand switch, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-279.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2013BMW F 700 GS
2013BMW F 800 GS

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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