NHTSARecalled Feb 1, 2012 · #12V031000
SPLIT SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM/FMVSS 122
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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WILDFIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 WF650-C MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2008 THROUGH JANUARY 2009 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 122, MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEM. AS BUILT, THESE MOTORCYCLES HAVE A SINGLE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WITH A SINGLE FILLER OPENING AND LACK THE REQUIRED RESERVOIR LABELING. WARNING LAMPS INDICATING BRAKE FAILURE ARE ALSO ABSENT. WITHOUT THE REQUIRED BRAKE RESERVOIR LABEL, OPERATORS MAY IMPROPERLY MAINTAIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. WITH ONLY A SINGLE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR FOR THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM AND NO BRAKE FAILURE INDICATOR LAMP, IN THE EVENT OF ANY BRAKE FLUID LEAK, THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM COULD FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Product details
- Product
- SPLIT SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM/FMVSS 122
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- WILDFIRE MOTORS, INC.
- Model numbers
- WF650-C, 2008 THROUGH, 2009 FOR
- UPCs
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What you should do
WILDFIRE WILL CONTACT OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE MOTORCYCLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WILDFIRE AT 1-740-283-6540.