| Vehicle Make / Model: | Model Year(s): | |
| PANTHER / P150 | 2008-2009 | |
| PANTHER / P50 | 2008-2009 | |
| Manufacturer: PANTHER MOTORS INC | Mfr's Report Date: SEP 23, 2009 | |
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V379000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A | |
Summary:
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. Remedy:
PANTHER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTSIf you've got a lemon bike, you need a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon motorcycles is what we do.
