NHTSA recall 08E052000 · Equipment
Equipment
Suzuki DL1000 and 13 more
Reported Aug 15, 200810,000 vehicles affectedMOTION PRO, INC.
The defect
Motion pro IS recalling 10,000 aftermarket brake levers, model no. 14-0415, sold for use on certain my 1999 through 2008 suzuki and my 1998 through 2003 yamaha motorcycles. the lobe height on some of these levers are smaller and do not properly engage the stomp lamp switch which will not deactivate when the driver releases the brake lever. the lever can be identified by the marking "jy 378" at the base of the lever near the pivot bushing.
The risk
If this occurs, the stop lamp will remain on which could possibly result in a crash.
The remedy
Motion pro will notify owners and provide a free remedy. the recall began on september 11, 2008. owners may contact motion pro at 1-877-438-7831.