2009 WILDFIRE WF650-C — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 WILDFIRE WF650-C
The 2009 WILDFIRE WF650-C has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 WILDFIRE WF650-C
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 WILDFIRE WF650-C, potentially affecting up to 202 vehicles.
Recall 12V031000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 202 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 WILDFIRE WF650-C
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 WILDFIRE WF650-C. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 NHTSA 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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2009 WILDFIRE WF650-C
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 WILDFIRE WF650-C in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 WILDFIRE WF650-C
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 WILDFIRE WF650-C
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the WILDFIRE WF650-C
- 2009 WILDFIRE WF650-C (current)
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- WILDFIRE R8 — 1 total complaint
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