BMW North America has recalled 870 motorcycles for a side stand issue. The 2013 F800GS and F 700GS are the effected motorcycles.
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BMW says that the effected motorcycles were manufactured in the period between 1st June 2012 to 18th October 2012. According to BMW the side stand switch which shuts off the engine when on the side stand in gear might malfunction. A damaged switch might let the engine run, even with the side stand down, which might cause a crash.
The recall is expected to begin in August. Owners will be contacted by BMW itself.
Source: BMW Recalls 2013 F800GS & F700GS Due to Side-Stand Issues
BMW says that the effected motorcycles were manufactured in the period between 1st June 2012 to 18th October 2012. According to BMW the side stand switch which shuts off the engine when on the side stand in gear might malfunction. A damaged switch might let the engine run, even with the side stand down, which might cause a crash.
The recall is expected to begin in August. Owners will be contacted by BMW itself.
Source: BMW Recalls 2013 F800GS & F700GS Due to Side-Stand Issues