NHTSA recall 00V144000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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 matters: If this happens, the rear brake could no longer be applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
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All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Bmw R1100 S.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V144000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.