Transport CanadaCritical
1999 BMW R1100STransport Canada Recall #2000157
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, incorrect thread locking material applied during assembly could cause the rear brake linkage ball end, which is screwed into the rear brake lever, to loosen and eventually detach during vehicle operation. If this should occur, the rear brake could no longer be applied.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Brake linkage ball end will be removed from the brake lever and reinstalled with a different thread locking compound, to prevent the ball end from loosening.
124 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RC2000-157Updated June 10, 2026