2008–2009 Panther P150 & 2008–2009 Panther P50 recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
In the event of a loss of hydraulic pressure through the loss of brake fluid, brake performance will degrade increasing the risk of crash.
🔧 The fix
Panther will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact panther at 1-954-682-3693.
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
- 09V379000
- Manufacturer
- PANTHER MOTORS INC
- Vehicles affected
- 434
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 31, 2009
- Built
- Aug 15, 2009 – Sep 15, 2009
- 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 .