Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
ZAP
Model Of Vehicle
XEBRA
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
09V177000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
These Motorcycles Require Longer Distances To Stop Than The Standard Allows. Extended Stopping Distances May Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Qingqi Group Motorcycle Co., Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
20080101
End Of Manufacture
20081231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
738
Date Owners Notified
20090921
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Qingqi Group Motorcycle Co., Ltd
Date Report Received
20090526
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
122