NHTSA safety recall
Recall 99V052000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Textron · reported 12 Mar 1999 · 2,309 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3-WHEELED ON-ROAD VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 122, "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS."
The risk
THE STOPPING DISTANCE ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BE INCREASED.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WHEEL CYLINDER AND BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDER KIT ON THESE VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 20, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TEXTRON AT 1-402-474-8568.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Report received
12 Mar 1999
Owners notified
20 Apr 1999
Potentially affected
2,309
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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