NHTSA recall 00V289000
Seats · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: The seat backrest can be adjusted to two positions, horizontal or vertical. In the horizontal position, the backrest acts as a seat cushion for a rear passenger. In the vertical position, it is used as a backrest for the driver. It is possible for the leaf spring mounting bracket, if overloaded with the backrest in the vertical position, to crack or break.
Why it matters: If the bracket were to break, the backrest would detach from its mount, causing the driver to lose his balance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the backrest with one containing the original-design mounting bracket.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Bmw R1200C.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V289000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.