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I will try my best to provide detailed info on various cars and what is like to live with them, I have already produced a few for Jaguar-car-forums, I will do my best to be unbiased, but it will be hard for some cars. I will re-produce press releases and copy from other motoring news.

Sunday, 16 March 2014

USA - BMW Motorcycle recall notice - Water in Side-Stand Switch may Disable Engine

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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 is expected to begin in April 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.

 Makes/Models/Model Years: 
BMW/C600 SPORT MAXI-SCOOTER/2013 
BMW/C650 GT/2013 
BMW/F700 GS/2013 
BMW/F800 GS/2013 
BMW/F800 GS ADVENTURE/2013 
BMW/F800 GT/2013 
BMW/R1200 GS/2013 

BMW/R1200 R/2013
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