Recall 00V-144: 1999 BMW R1100 S
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2000, covering about 474 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: motorcycles. Due to use of an incorrect thread-locking material in production, it is possible for the rear brake linkage ball end, which is screwed into the rear brake lever, to loosen and eventually detach from the lever.
The risk
If this happens, the rear brake could no longer be applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove the brake linkage ball end from the brake lever and reinstall it with a different thread-locking compound, to prevent the ball end from loosening.
Notes
Owner notification began september 11, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117, option #5.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V144000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| BMW R1100 S | 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-144?
Vehicle description: motorcycles. Due to use of an incorrect thread-locking material in production, it is possible for the rear brake linkage ball end, which is screwed into the rear brake lever, to loosen and eventually detach from the lever.
How is recall 00V-144 fixed?
Dealers will remove the brake linkage ball end from the brake lever and reinstall it with a different thread-locking compound, to prevent the ball end from loosening.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.