Service brakes, hydraulicRecall 99V-052 · Textron vehicles

TEXTRON recall 99V-052 covers 2,309 Textron vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 1999.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,30910 models

ReportedMar 12, 1999Owners notified Apr 20, 1999

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V052000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3-WHEELED ON-ROAD VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 122, "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS."

The risk

THE STOPPING DISTANCE ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BE INCREASED.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WHEEL CYLINDER AND BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDER KIT ON THESE VEHICLES.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 20, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TEXTRON AT 1-402-474-8568.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

10 models

Vehicles in this recall

Textron 8984541990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Textron 8984551990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Textron 8984561990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Textron 8984571990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Textron 8984641990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Textron 8984651990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Textron 8984671989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Textron 898467a1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Textron 8984741990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Textron 8984751990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Built from January 1, 1990 to March 12, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.