The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V031000·Announced 2012-02-01

Wildfire WF650-C Motorcycles Recalled for Brake System Compliance Issues

Wildfire is recalling 2009 WF650-C motorcycles because they lack required brake fluid reservoir labels and warning lamps, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (brake system failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Wildfire Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009 WF650-C motorcycles manufactured between April 2008 and January 2009. The recall addresses a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 122, "Motorcycle Brake System."

As built, these motorcycles feature a single brake fluid reservoir with a single filler opening but lack the required reservoir labeling. Additionally, warning lamps indicating brake failure are absent. Without the required label, operators may improperly maintain the brake system. Because there is only a single reservoir for the entire brake system and no brake failure indicator lamp, a brake fluid leak could cause the entire brake system to fail without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Wildfire will contact owners, and dealers will correct the motorcycles free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2012. Owners may contact Wildfire at 1-740-283-6540 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WILDFIRE WF650-C
Brand
WILDFIRE
Manufacturer
WILDFIRE MOTORS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
202

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • WF650-C

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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