OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
98E007000
Unknown Or Other
Reported Mar 16, 1998 · REYNOLDS MACHINE TOOL CO, INC.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: LUGGAGE RACKS FOR USE ON BMW MOTORCYCLES. WHEN INSTALLING THE LUGGAGE RACK, THE CHARCOAL CANNISTER IS SLIGHTLY MOVED. WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE'S SUSPENSION IS FULLY COMPRESSED, THIS CANNISTER CONTACTS THE BRAKE LINE FITTING AT THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER, LOOSENING THE BRAKE FITTING. THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE THE LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
REYNOLDS MACHINE HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE CORRECTION WAS TO REPLACE THE MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THESE LUGGAGE RACKS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 20, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE MOUNTING BRACKETS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT REYNOLDS MACHINE AT 1-801-266-4391.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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