Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V289000 Reported October 2, 2000

Bmw/seat backrest

Q: What is recall 00V289000?

NHTSA recall 00V289000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on October 2, 2000. It addresses: Bmw/seat backrest. The recall affects approximately 1,636 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seats component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Bmw Of North America, Llc · Seats · 1,636 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V289000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Bmw Of North America, Llc

Component

Seats

Vehicles Affected

1,636

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 2, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the backrest with one containing the original-design mounting bracket.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 00V289000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 00V289000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V289000?

NHTSA recall 00V289000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on October 2, 2000. It addresses: Bmw/seat backrest. The recall affects approximately 1,636 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V289000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.