Vehicle recall 00V318000 · October 11, 2000

1999-2001 BMW R 1100 S

Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with high-mounted handlebars.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: If this were to occur while riding, the rider's balance could be upset and a crash and personal injury could result.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Owner notification began November 28, 2000.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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 00V318000
Reported to NHTSA: October 11, 2000
Filed by: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Owner notification: November 28, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected: 718
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 00V318000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

BMW R 1100 S (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999

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