NHTSA Recall 00V318000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 718 vehicles. It affects 1999–2001 BMW R1100 S.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V318000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | October 11, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 28, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If this were to occur while riding, the rider's balance could be upset and a crash and personal injury could result.
Remedy
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
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 1-800-831-1117, 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 00V318000
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.