The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, increasing the risk of a crash.
The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250506-bmw-f800-gs-2013-recall-electrical-system · Recall date June 28, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V279000
“BMW F800 GS (2013) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated June 28, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250506-bmw-f800-gs-2013-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall 13V279000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V279000).
BMW will notify owners and dealers will secure the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW of North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 13V279000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW F800 GS (2013) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a BMW F800 GS (2013) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 13V279000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners and dealers will secure the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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