Brake Cylinder Recalled By Magura USA for Brake Failure Hazard on Off-Road Motorcycles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-07-18 · 07242
Hazards
The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury or death to the driver.
Recall
Number
07242
Date
2007-07-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders (used on off-road motorcyles)
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Gustav Magenwirth GmbH, of Bad Urach, Germany
Retailer(s)
Motorcycle dealers nationwide, mail-order catalogues and Web retailers from August 2005 through May 2007 for about $420.
Distributor(s)
Magura USA, of Olney, Ill.
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
This recall involves 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders used on off-road motorcycles. The brake cylinders have an "A" or "B" code on the underside of the lever's pivot bolt. The Magura logo is printed on the cylinder. Brake cylinders without the "A" or "B" markings are not included in this recall.