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Reynolds Unknown Or Other recall
Recalled March 16, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98E007000 · Reynolds
Hazard
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.
Units
175 units
Description
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.
What to do
REYNOLDS MACHINE HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE CORRECTION WAS TO REPLACE THE MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THESE LUGGAGE RACKS.
Product
Reynolds R285 · Reynolds R286
Manufacturer(s)
REYNOLDS MACHINE TOOL CO, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →