Gustav Magenwirth GmbH · Recalled
Brake Cylinder Recalled By Magura USA for Brake Failure Hazard on Off-Road Motorcycles
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.
- Units
- About 200
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $420
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Motorcycle dealers nationwide, mail-order catalogues and Web retailers from August 2005 through May 2007 for about $420.
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Made in
- Germany
- Recalled by
- Gustav Magenwirth GmbH, of Bad Urach, Germany, Magura USA, of Olney, Ill.
Incident log
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles with recalled brake cylinders and contact Magura USA to receive a replacement product.
For additional information, contact Magura USA at (800) 448-3876 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.magurausa.com - consumers can also email the firm at techquestion@magurausa.com or write to Magura USA at 724 West Clem Street, Olney, Ill. 62450.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 18 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
