NHTSA recall 00V-318 (00V318000)

steering recall reported October 11, 2000 - about 718 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V318000
Also written as: 00V-318
Reported: October 11, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~718
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE RIDING, THE RIDER'S BALANCE COULD BE UPSET AND A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-318 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

BMW R1100 S - 1999

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