Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V561000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V561000 by Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.. Includes 476 affected units, BRAKE PEDAL, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, there is a presence of an abnormal quantity of air in the hydraulic circuit of the front brake. also some vehicles may have one or two brake fluid reservoir caps that are sealed and this could create a vacuum which could lead to adsorption of air into the brake circuits. the brake pedal may go almost to the floor when depressing.

Corrective Action

Brp has notified each owner informing them of this problem and scheduling a pick-up time to retrieve the vehicle. dealers will inspect and perform a bleeding of the brake system is needed. the brake fluid reservoir caps will be replaced and the brake system pressure will be validated. the recall began on november 21, 2007. owners may contact brp at 1-888-864-2002.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V561000

Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-12-12T00:00:00

Subject: Brake pedal

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 476

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2008-0001

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, there is a presence of an abnormal quantity of air in the hydraulic circuit of the front brake. also some vehicles may have one or two brake fluid reservoir caps that are sealed and this could create a vacuum which could lead to adsorption of air into the brake circuits. the brake pedal may go almost to the floor when depressing.

Consequence Summary: A driver may be unable to stop the vehicle as expected increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Brp has notified each owner informing them of this problem and scheduling a pick-up time to retrieve the vehicle. dealers will inspect and perform a bleeding of the brake system is needed. the brake fluid reservoir caps will be replaced and the brake system pressure will be validated. the recall began on november 21, 2007. owners may contact brp at 1-888-864-2002.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-dvyp~ncns_96dc

NHTSA ID: 07V561000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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