NHTSA Recall 00V144000: Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 474 vehicles. It affects 1999 BMW R1100 S.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V144000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Report received | May 18, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 11, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If this happens, the rear brake could no longer be applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V144000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW R1100 S | 1999 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.