The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13E038000·Announced 2013-07-11

Nissin Motorcycle ABS Modulators Recalled Due to Aluminum Filings

Nissin Kogyo is recalling motorcycle antilock braking system modulators containing aluminum filings that may cause ABS failure.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 structural vehicle defect (ABS failure) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

Nissin Kogyo Co., LTD is recalling certain motorcycle antilock braking system (ABS) modulators, part number NK2R3, manufactured between June 18, 2012, and March 22, 2013. The recall involves 30,870 units.

The defect is caused by aluminum filings remaining inside the modulators from the manufacturing process. This contamination may result in the loss of ABS functionality. If the ABS system fails, motorcycle wheels may lock up during hard braking, which increases the risk of a crash.

Nissin has contacted the involved motorcycle manufacturers, who will contact affected customers to arrange for the ABS units to be replaced free of charge. Owners with questions should contact their motorcycle manufacturer or Nissin representation at 1-614-227-2117. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Nissin Kogyo Co., LTD
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle Component
Hazard
Affected units
30,870

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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