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2009 Wildfire WF650-C recall: abs warning light

Wildfire Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 1, 2012. It covers about 202 vehicles.

vehicles affected
202
reported
Feb 1, 2012
owners notified
Apr 18, 2012
related complaints
2

Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light

What is wrong
Wildfire is recalling certain model year 2009 wf650-c motorcycles, manufactured from april 2008 through january 2009 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, “motorcycle brake system.” as built, these motorcycles have a single brake fluid reservoir with a single filler opening and lack the required reservoir labeling. Warning lamps indicating brake failure are also absent.
Risk
Without the required brake reservoir label, operators may improperly maintain the brake system. With only a single brake fluid reservoir for the entire brake system and no brake failure indicator lamp, in the event of any brake fluid leak, the entire brake system could fail without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Wildfire will contact owners, and dealers will correct the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began on april 18, 2012. Owners may contact wildfire at 1‑740‑283‑6540.

Recall number 12V031000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about brakes problems.

2009 Wildfire WF650-C

Questions about recall 12V031000

Is there a recall on the 2009 Wildfire WF650-C abs warning light?

Yes. Recall 12V031000, reported on February 1, 2012, covers about 202 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V031000?

Wildfire will contact owners, and dealers will correct the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began on april 18, 2012. Owners may contact wildfire at 1‑740‑283‑6540.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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