NHTSA Recall 12V031000: Abs warning light (service brakes)
WILDFIRE MOTORS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 202 vehicles. It affects 2009 Wildfire WF650-C.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V031000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK › ABS WARNING LIGHT |
| Report received | February 1, 2012 |
| Owner notification | April 18, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Wildfire is recalling certain model year 2009 wf650-c motorcycles, manufactured from april 2008 through january 2009 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 122, motorcycle brake system. as built, these motorcycles have a single brake fluid reservoir with a single filler opening and lack the required reservoir labeling. Warning lamps indicating brake failure are also absent.
Safety risk
Without the required brake reservoir label, operators may improperly maintain the brake system. With only a single brake fluid reservoir for the entire brake system and no brake failure indicator lamp, in the event of any brake fluid leak, the entire brake system could fail without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Wildfire will contact owners, and dealers will correct the motorcycles, free of charge. The recall began on april 18, 2012. Owners may contact wildfire at 1-740-283-6540.
Notes
Owners may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V031000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Wildfire WF650-C | 2009 |
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.