Recall 18E018000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Master Cylinder

NHTSA recall 18E018000 · announced April 5, 2018 · Brembo · 80,081 units affected

The problem

Brembo S.p.A. (Brembo) is recalling certain motorcycle front brake master cylinders, part numbers 10.4623.62 and 10.4623.63. The piston within the front brake master cylinder may crack and fail.

The risk

If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Brembo has notified the motorcycle manufacturers that built motorcycles with the affected master cylinders, and they are conducting recalls to have their dealers replace the pistons with aluminum ones, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2017.

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.