BMW Recall of Certain Model Year 2013 F700 GS and F800 GS Motorcycles

by Gary Kopycinski on July 11, 2013

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Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 11, 2013.

SUMMARY: 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.

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

REMEDY: BMW will…