Defect Description For Recall
Qingqi Group Motorcycle Co. Ltd., Through Its Designated Agent Zap, Is Recalling All Model Year 2008 Zap Xebra Motorcycles Manufactured From January 1, 2008, Through December 31, 2008. These Motorcycles Do Not Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 122, “Motorcycle Brake Systems.” The Motorcycles Were Produced Without A Separate Brake Fluid Reservoir For Each Brake Circuit, With Each Reservoir Filler Opening Having Its Own Cover, Seal, And Cover Retention Device.
Make Of Vehicle
ZAP
Model Of Vehicle
XEBRA
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
12V363000
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 Lose Fluid As A Result Of A Fluid Leak In One Brake Circuit And Compromise The Stopping Ability Of The Braking System, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Zap Will Notify Owners And Zap Will Install Or Send Each Owner A Remedy Kit To Bring The Vehicles Into Compliance. Zap Has Not Provided A Notification Schedule. Owners May Contact Zap Customer Service At 1-800-251-4555.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Qingqi Group Motorcycle Co., Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
20080101
End Of Manufacture
20081231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
691
Date Owners Notified
20130724
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Qingqi Group Motorcycle Co., Ltd
Date Report Received
20120727
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
122