Suzuki Ay50wrx: Rear Brake Caliper May Become Detached
Suzuki AY50WRX Recall Summary Suzuki is recalling 8,160 scooters (models AY50WRX, AY50WX, AY50WY, and AY50WRY) because the rear brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen, potentially causing the caliper to detach and make the rear brake stop working. In severe cases, the detached caliper could get caught in the rear wheel, affecting vehicle control. Suzuki will tighten and re-torque the rear caliper bolts to fix the issue.
- Recalling firm
- SUZUKI GB PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: SUZUKI AY50WRX, SUZUKI AY50WX, SUZUKI AY50WY, SUZUKI AY50WRY. Units affected: 8,160
- Reason
- There is a possibility that the rear brake caliper mounting bolts may become loose. This could cause the rear brake caliper to become detached and the rear brake becoming inoperative. In extreme cases the rear brake caliper may become entangled in the rear wheel possibly causing loss of control and a possible accident. Remedy: Recall affected machines to slacken and retorque rear caliper retaining bolts.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2000-02-11
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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