Tl* the contact owns a 2009 wildfire 650-t (na) motorcycle. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop when the brake pedal was engaged. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v031000 (service brakes, air). The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.
The worst 2009 Wildfire WF650-C problems
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- Brakes2
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- Brakes2
Recalls 1
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 · Recall details
What 2009 Wildfire WF650-C owners say
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 wildfire wf650-c. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the brake pedal was engaged but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 250.
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Questions about the 2009 Wildfire WF650-C
Is the 2009 Wildfire WF650-C reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2009 Wildfire WF650-C, close to a typical WF650-C model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Wildfire WF650-C?
Brakes, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2009 Wildfire WF650-C have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, air.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Wildfire WF650-C brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V031000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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