2013 BMW F700 GS
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2013 BMW F700 GS. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
Crack on left and right side of fuel tank just below the trim panels.
- Fuel/propulsion system
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
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system · Service brakes
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…
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249027The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle discharged battery complaints.
- 10215025Shipping specific non-deployed vehicle safety devices to lighting resources, llc. This service Information bulletin provides information on shipping "specific" noin-deployed vehicle safety devices that are classified as Dangerous Goods (DG) to Lighting resources, LLC
- 10215024The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
- 10215023Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries
- 10205109Stress corrosion cracks may occur on the studs of certain milled footrests from the BMW Motorrad special accessories catalog for the GS models.
- 10204667One of the following situations can occur when connecting to BN2000 motorcycles: 1. The installed control units cannot be found when reading out with ISTA. 2. Control units initially communicate after connecting to the vehicle, but communication later stops.
- 10200257The clutch plates do not tolerate frequent and prolonged operation at the clutch friction zone, causing a shorter service life in motorcycles that see intensive use
- 10193495The customer complains of rattling noises from the rear window when driving on rough roads.
- 10193494Butt connector for repairing a plug connection. The ?top up coolant? message is displayed in the central display (CC message ID 166). When checking the cooling system there are no leaks found and the expansion tank is filled to the proper level.
- 10151350Coolant pump drain hose. Details The coolant pump is fitted with a radial shaft seal on the oil-side and on the coolant-side is a mechanical seal. Mechanical seals are reliable an durable, yet for technical reasons, they always exhibit minor seepage. The seepage amount is considered to be within permissible limits if the coolant does not need to be topped up between service intervals. The drain hole (arrow in the figure) of the coolant pump is in plain view. Even small, inevitable seepage is noticed and often perceived to be a faulty coolant pump. In many such cases, fault-free coolant pumps are replaced. In order to reduce misdiagnosis and repeat repairs, a drain hose is retrofitted. The hose diverts the seepage away from the field of view to under the engine. Yet large amounts of leakage that indicate a faulty coolant pump will be noticed.
- 10149289Heated handlebar grips intermittently not working
- 10149288Navigator V maintains a Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone for a short period.
- 10149274Customer complains about an operating failure on the left or right multifunction switch.
- 10147995Gear lever does not return to neutral position. Uneven faces on shifting pawl.
- 10147915Occasionally it's not possible to downshift the transmission; especially from 3rd to 2nd gear.
- 10147911Transmission rattles when the engine is at operating temperature and idling.
- 10147756Mist forms in the headlight. This is due to condensation and goes away again.
- 10147122Details: BMW Motorrad has ascertained that in the process of assembly, on some motorcycles even though ABS connector (2) was connected to ABS pressure modulator (3), retaining clip (1) is not correctly engaged in the lock (black arrow).
- 10135006Incorrect tire pressure appears in the instrument cluster. Contamination or obstruction of the RDC sensor.
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