Brembo Brake Pads recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 25, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Brembo S.p.A. recalls Brembo Brake Pads

Recall number

21E005000

Brand / firm

Brembo

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 28,300 units

Why it was recalled

If the brake pad friction material detaches from the backing plate, it may lengthen the stopping distance needed, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Brembo S.p.A (Brembo) is recalling certain Brembo brake pads, model BRM10B, part number 07988236/07B80923. The Tungaloy pads could corrode, and potentially cause detachment of the brake pad friction material from the backing plate.

What to do

Brembo has worked with the affected motorcycle manufacturers, who have filed their own recalls and their dealers will replace all Tungaloy Pads with improved pads, free of charge. The motorcycle manufacturers filed recalls in May 2020.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.