2008 PANTHER P50 Recall

Campaign:

09V379000 on 10/01/2009

Component:

Parking brake

Manufactured:

05/31/2007 - 08/14/2008

Affected:

434

Defect:

Panther is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 motorcycles. these motorcycles fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems." the standard requires a strictly mechanical form of engagement of a motorcycle parking brake, whereas the parking brake on these motorcycles relies in part on hydraulic pressure.

Consequence:

In the event of a loss of hydraulic pressure through the loss of brake fluid, brake performance will degrade increasing the risk of crash.

Correction:

Panther will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact panther at 1-954-682-3693.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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