NHTSA Recall 01V272000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,090 vehicles. It affects 1999 BMW R1100 S.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V272000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | August 24, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 16, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The flexible fuel hose leading from the fuel distributor can chafe against the rigid lines of the fuel feed and the return lines. Continued chafing of the flexible fuel hose can lead to fuel leakage.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence on an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right side flexible hose with one with a braided cover to prevent chafing. Owner notification began october 16, 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.
Notes
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 01V272000
| 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.