2013 BMW F700 GS

Defect. BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 8531917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 S1000XR motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8554726, sold for use on model year 2013-2018 R1200GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8554727 sold for use on model year 2014-2018 R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8556927, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200RS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8559548, sold for use on model year 2017-2018 R1200GS motorcycles and Windscreen model number 8561755, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F800GS motorcycles. These windscreens have extra tinting on them that may reduce the rider's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Risk. The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windscreen, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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.

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.

Defect. BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 F700 GS and F800 GS motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2012, through October 18, 2012. The side-stand switch that prevents the engine from running while the side-stand is down may become damaged allowing the engine to run with the side-stand down.

Risk. The rider may start riding with the side-stand down, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. 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 [email protected].

CRACK ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF FUEL TANK JUST BELOW THE TRIM PANELS.

CRACKS IN RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF THE FUEL TANK. 12 INCH CRACKS RUN UNDER THE BODY PANELS ALONG THE CORNER SEAM OF THE TANK. *TR

PLASTIC GAS TANK CRACKED ON RIGHT SIDE OF MOTORCYCLE (REPORTED TO BMW MOTORRAD); THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMONLY REPORTED DEFECT FOR WHICH NO PART OR MATERIAL REDESIGN HAS TAKEN PLACE SINCE 2009 WHEN THE DEFECT FIRST WAS REPORTED BY CONSUMERS. NEARLY 50% OF F650, F700 AND F800 OWNERS REPORT TO HAVE HAD THEIR GAS TANK REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE. REAR MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED DUE TO IMPROPERLY CRIMPED CLAMP. REPEATED ENGINE STALLING CORRECTED BY ECU RE-MAPPING. BOTH FUEL INJECTORS LEAKED, REPAIRED BY REPLACING BOTH FUEL INJECTOR SEALS. MANY TIE WRAPS ON WIRING HARNESSES WITH PROTRUDING SHARP ENDS NOT CUT FLUSH AT FACTORY. *TR