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2013 Bmw R1200 Gs — federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2013 Bmw R1200 Gs

These are federal recalls reported for the 2013 Bmw R1200 Gs. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

14V-065 Open recall Feb 19, 2014

BMW of North America, LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

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.

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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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13V-154 Open recall Apr 22, 2013

BMW of North America, LLC

SUSPENSION:FRONT

BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles manufactured January 9, 2013, through February 8, 2013. Due to an insufficient torque of a locking bolt, the front fork tube may loosen.

Risk: If the fork loosens it may hinder the rider's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners and dealers will reinforce the affected fork locking bolt connections, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety recall by telephone on April 22 and April 23, 2013. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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