Defect Description For Recall
Qingqi Is Recalling 738 My 2008 Zap Xebra Motorcycles Manufactured Between January And December 2008. These Motorcycles Do Not Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 122, “Motorcycle Brake Systems.” They Do Not Have A Separate Brake Fluid Reservoir For The Front And Rear Brakes.
Make Of Vehicle
ZAP
Model Of Vehicle
XEBRA
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
09V385000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Effect Of Defect
Without A Separate Reservoir For Each Brake, Having Its Own Cover, Seal, And Cover Retention Device, Fluid For One Brake Circuit May Move To The Other. If This Happens, Both Reservoirs Could Loose Fluid As A Result Of A Fluid Leak In One Brake Circuit And Compromise The Stopping Ability Of Both Brakes.
Fix Defect
Zap Will Notify Owners And Repair Or Replace The Master Cylinder Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On January 29, 2010. Owners May Contact Zap Toll-Free At 1-800-251-4555.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Qingqi Group Motorcycle Co., Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
738
Date Owners Notified
20100129
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Qingqi Group Motorcycle Co., Ltd
Date Report Received
20091002
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
122