Brembo Front Master Cylinder recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 5, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Brembo S.p.A. recalls Brembo Front Master Cylinder

Recall number

18E018000

Brand / firm

Brembo

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 80,081 units

Why it was recalled

If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Brembo S.p.A. (Brembo) is recalling certain motorcycle front brake master cylinders, part numbers 10.4623.62 and 10.4623.63. The piston within the front brake master cylinder may crack and fail.

What to do

Brembo has notified the motorcycle manufacturers that built motorcycles with the affected master cylinders, and they are conducting recalls to have their dealers replace the pistons with aluminum ones, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2017.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.