The 1999 BMW R1100S has 4 recalls, with the most serious being two separate fuel system risks: a throttle body that can loosen from engine backfire and spray fuel, and a fuel hose that can chafe against adjacent lines and leak.
On the braking side, the rear brake linkage's ball end can work loose and detach from the brake lever during riding, leaving the rear brake completely inoperable. On the steering side, the handlebars sit on top of the upper fork clamps, and unfavorable fit between the mounting bracket tab and the clamp gap can leave the bars insufficiently secured, potentially causing them to shift or rotate under load.
At a glance
What can fail
The flexible fuel hose on the right side can rub against rigid fuel lines from the fuel distributor, wearing through the hose and causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
The right side flexible fuel hose will be replaced with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The handlebar mounting bracket positioning tab may not fit properly in the upper fork clamp gap due to manufacturing tolerances, preventing full clamping force and allowing handlebars to rotate forward while driving.
What the fix does
Technician will clean clamping parts, rework the positioning tab if needed for proper fit, and retorque the clamp screw to specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wrong thread-locking material was used during assembly on the rear brake linkage ball end. This ball end can loosen and detach from the brake lever, causing the rear brake to stop working.
What the fix does
The ball end will be removed and reinstalled using a different thread-locking compound to keep it secure.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During engine starting, a backfire can loosen the throttle body mount, potentially damaging or separating the right fuel injector line, causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Replace the fuel distribution unit with one using a flexible fuel hose and secure the throttle body connection with two screws to prevent damage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
