Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V279000 Reported June 28, 2013

Side stand switch may come loose

Q: What is recall 13V279000?

NHTSA recall 13V279000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on June 28, 2013. It addresses: Side stand switch may come loose. The recall affects approximately 870 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Bmw Of North America, Llc · N/A · 870 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V279000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Bmw Of North America, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

870

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 28, 2013

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 13V279000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13V279000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V279000?

NHTSA recall 13V279000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on June 28, 2013. It addresses: Side stand switch may come loose. The recall affects approximately 870 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V279000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.