NHTSA recall 07E052000 · Equipment
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Reported Jul 18, 2007230 vehicles affectedMAGURA USA CORPORATION
The defect
Certain magura 190 radial brake master cylinders, p/nos. 0120429, 0120431, 0120432, 0120436, 0120438, and 0120439, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for motorcycles. due to an incorrect manufacturing process, defects on the basic material may lead to cracks in the brake master cylinder possibly leading to total failure of the brake system.
The risk
Failure of the brake system could lead to a crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
The remedy
Magura will notify owners and replace the brake master cylinder free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2007. owners can contact magura USA at 800-448-3876.