Recall 99V-052: 1990–1999 Textron 898454, 1990–1999 Textron 898455 and 8 more
TEXTRON recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Mar 12, 1999, covering about 2,309 vehicles.
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.
The fix
Dealers will install a wheel cylinder and brake pedal extender kit on these vehicles.
Notes
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 details
| Manufacturer | TEXTRON |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V052000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Textron 898454 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Textron 898455 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Textron 898456 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Textron 898457 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Textron 898464 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Textron 898465 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Textron 898467 | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Textron 898467A | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Textron 898474 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Textron 898475 | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 99V-052?
Vehicle description: 3-wheeled on-road vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems."
How is recall 99V-052 fixed?
Dealers will install a wheel cylinder and brake pedal extender kit on these vehicles.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.