NHTSA recall 00V-144 (00V144000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported May 18, 2000 - about 474 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V144000
Also written as: 00V-144
Reported: May 18, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~474
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE REAR BRAKE COULD NO LONGER BE APPLIED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-144 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW R1100 S - 1999

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