Reynolds Machine Tool Co, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98E007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98E007000 by Reynolds Machine Tool Co, Inc.. Includes 175 affected units, REYNOLDS MACHINE/LUGGAGE RACK, component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: luggage racks for use on bmw motorcycles. when installing the luggage rack, the charcoal cannister is slightly moved. when the motorcycle's suspension is fully compressed, this cannister contacts the brake line fitting at the rear brake caliper, loosening the brake fitting. this causes a loss of brake fluid.

Corrective Action

Reynolds machine has gone out of business. the correction was to replace the mounting brackets for these luggage racks.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98E007000

Manufacturer: Reynolds Machine Tool Co, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-03-16T00:00:00

Subject: Reynolds machine/luggage rack

Component: Unknown Or Other

Potentially Affected Units: 175

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: luggage racks for use on bmw motorcycles. when installing the luggage rack, the charcoal cannister is slightly moved. when the motorcycle's suspension is fully compressed, this cannister contacts the brake line fitting at the rear brake caliper, loosening the brake fitting. this causes a loss of brake fluid.

Consequence Summary: Brake fluid leakage can cause the loss of braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Reynolds machine has gone out of business. the correction was to replace the mounting brackets for these luggage racks.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rk95-f52s-qfsq

NHTSA ID: 98E007000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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