NHTSA Recall 09V385000: Master cylinder (service brakes)
QINGQI GROUP MOTORCYCLE CO., LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 738 vehicles. It affects 2008 Zap Xebra.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V385000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER |
| Report received | October 2, 2009 |
| Owner notification | January 29, 2010 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Qingqi is recalling 738 my 2008 zap xebra motorcycles manufactured between january and december 2008. These motorcycles do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems." they do not have a separate brake fluid reservoir for the front and rear brakes.
Safety risk
Without a separate reservoir for each brake, having its own cover, seal, and cover retention device, fluid for one brake circuit may move to the other. If this happens, both reservoirs could loose fluid as a result of a fluid leak in one brake circuit and compromise the stopping ability of both brakes.
Remedy
Zap will notify owners and repair or replace the master cylinder free of charge. The safety recall began on january 29, 2010. Owners may contact zap toll-free at 1-800-251-4555.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .this recall is superceded by safety recall 12v-363.
Vehicles covered by recall 09V385000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Zap Xebra | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.