Recall 09V177000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Defect in 2008-2008 ZAP XEBRA
RECALL This recall affects up to 738 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V177000 |
| Manufacturer | QINGQI GROUP MOTORCYCLE CO., LTD |
| Vehicles Affected | 738 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
QINGQI IS RECALLING 738 MY 2008 ZAP XEBRA MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY AND DECEMBER 2008. THESE MOTORCYCLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 122, "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Safety Consequence
THESE MOTORCYCLES REQUIRE LONGER DISTANCES TO STOP THAN THE STANDARD ALLOWS. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
QINGQI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND ZAP DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE ROTORS, PADS, MASTER CYLINDERS, AND FRONT TIRE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ZAP TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-251-4555.