Brake Cylinder Recalled By Magura USA for Brake Failure Hazard on Off-Road Motorcycles
Recall 07242 · Jul 18, 2007 · Gustav Magenwirth GmbH
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07242
- Date
- Jul 18, 2007
- Company
- Gustav Magenwirth GmbH
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders (used on off-road motorcyles)
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders used on off-road motorcycles. The brake cylinders have an "A" or "B" code on the underside of the lever's pivot bolt. The Magura logo is printed on the cylinder. Brake cylinders without the "A" or "B" markings are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury or death to the driver.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles with recalled brake cylinders and contact Magura USA to receive a replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Motorcycle dealers nationwide, mail-order catalogues and Web retailers from August 2005 through May 2007 for about $420.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 190 radial brake master cylinders (used on off-road motorcyles)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles with recalled brake cylinders and contact Magura USA to receive a replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury or death to the driver.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.