1990 BMW K100
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 BMW K100. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1990 BMW K100. Newest first.
The bonding technique used between the pad and the backing plate can result in a porous joint layer which water and salt can penetrate, resulting in corrosion of the backing plate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The front brake pads can separate partially or completelyfrom the corroded backing plate, resulting in decreased stopping ability and apossible vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the front brake pads with new pads utilizing a different bonding method which ensures a non-porous joint layer to prevent water and salt penetration of the backing plate.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
Me330 tire tread IS separating at seam. The dealer explained to me that the first tire that this happened to experience a severe impact and that's why it separated. This IS the second tire that this happened to and I don't recall hitting anything. I'll be having the tire replaced and will retain the old tire. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10201168This document is applies to the following categories: Body Equipment
- 10200498Isolated cases of power loss when reaching a certain speed level
- 10030825BMW motorcycle: engine fuels containing ethanol. BMW motorrad has no objection to the use of si engine fuels containing up to a maximum of 10% ethanol and imposes no warranty restrictions. Ethanol mixtures in proportions higher than 10% can have an adverse effect on performance and can result in damage to components that come into contract with fuel. No warranty claims whatsoever for damage caused in this way will be accepted. No model years listed.
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