2008 Zap Xebra recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Qingqi is recalling 738 my 2008 zap Xebra motorcycles manufactured between january and december 2008. These motorcycles do not conform to the stopping distance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems."
💥 The risk
These motorcycles require longer distances to stop than the standard allows. Extended stopping distances may result in a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
Qingqi will notify owners and zap dealers will inspect and replace the brake rotors, pads, master cylinders, and front tire if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on september 21, 2009. Owners may contact zap toll-free at 1-800-251-4555.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V177000
- Manufacturer
- QINGQI GROUP MOTORCYCLE CO., LTD
- Vehicles affected
- 738
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Owner phone
- 1-800-251-4555
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 21, 2009
- Built
- Jan 1, 2008 – Dec 31, 2008
- Recall started by
- OVSC
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .this recall has been superceded by 12V-230.