Wildfire Motors, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V031000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V031000 by Wildfire Motors, Inc.. Includes 202 affected units, SPLIT SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM/FMVSS 122, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V031000
Manufacturer: Wildfire Motors, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-02-01T00:00:00
Subject: Split service brake system/fmvss 122
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 202

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dr4k-vsc9~rcqg
NHTSA ID: 12V031000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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