NHTSA Recall 00V289000: Motorcycle (seats)
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,636 vehicles. It affects 2000 BMW R1200C.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V289000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS › MOTORCYCLE |
| Report received | October 2, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 24, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The seat backrest can be adjusted to two positions, horizontal or vertical. In the horizontal position, the backrest acts as a seat cushion for a rear passenger. In the vertical position, it is used as a backrest for the driver. It is possible for the leaf spring mounting bracket, if overloaded with the backrest in the vertical position, to crack or break.
Safety risk
If the bracket were to break, the backrest would detach from its mount, causing the driver to lose his balance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the backrest with one containing the original-design mounting bracket.
Notes
Owner notification began january 24, 2001.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 00V289000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW R1200C | 2000 |
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.