Recall 00V-318
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE recalled the 1999 to 2001 BMW R1100 S: Steering (steering wheel/handle bar).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-318
- Reported
- October 11, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 718 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with high-mounted handlebars. The high-mounted handlebars are position on top of the upper fork clamp and are clamped to the top of each upper fork tube. It is possible for a handlebar to rotate forward.
The risk
If this were to occur while riding, the rider's balance could be upset and a crash and personal injury could result.
The fix
Dealers will degrease the clamping connection parts, rework the positioning tab (if necessary) to fit properly in the corresponding gap in the upper fork clamp, and reset the torque of the clamping connections.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began november 28, 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-[removed], option #5. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- BMW R1100 S 1999 to 2001