Ducati, Yamaha, Aprilia 2003–2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Recalled May 2, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06E035000 · Ducati

Hazard

A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.

Units

1,611 units

Description

CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY PREVENTING THE FRONT BRAKE FROM DISENGAGING.

What to do

CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.

Product

Ducati 749 · Ducati 999 · Ducati MILLE R · Ducati RB-511 · Ducati RB-512 · Ducati YZF-R1 · Ducati YZF-R6

Manufacturer(s)

Ducati North America · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Aprilia USA, Inc. · CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →