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NHTSA Recall 14V065000: Electrical system and kickstand/center stand (structure)

BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,453 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter.

4,453
vehicles potentially affected
8
models affected
2014
owners notified (April 8)
NHTSA campaign14V065000
ComponentsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE › MOTORCYCLE › KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Report receivedFebruary 19, 2014
Owner notificationApril 8, 2014
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 1-800-831-1117.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 14V065000

Make and modelModel years
BMW C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter2013
BMW C650 GT Maxi-Scooter2013
BMW F700 GS2013
BMW F800 GS2013
BMW F800 GS Adventure2013
BMW F800 GT2013
BMW R 1200 R2013
BMW R1200 GS2013

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.