Recall 13E038000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 13E038000 · announced July 11, 2013 · Nissin · 30,870 units affected

The problem

Nissin Kogyo Co., LTD is recalling certain motorcycle antilock braking system (ABS) modulators, part number NK2R3, manufactured June 18, 2012, through March 22, 2013. Due to aluminum filings remaining inside the modulators from the manufacturing process, ABS functionality may be lost.

The risk

A loss of ABS operation may result in the motorcycle wheels locking up during hard braking increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Nissin has contacted all of the motorcycle manufacturers involved with this recall and the motorcycle manufacturers will be contacting the affected customers to have the ABS units replaced free of charge. Owners with questions should contact their motorcycle manufacturer. If owners have additional questions, they may contact Nissin representation at 1-614-227-2117.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.