MORGAN 3W 2012: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V384000

Make Model Year
MORGAN 3W 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-02-27 2014-07-01 2014-07-01

Production Dates: 2012-10-01 - 2013-07-22

Manufacturers Involved: Morgan 3 Wheeler Limited

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 235

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 122

Summary

Morgan 3 Wheeler Limited "Morgan" is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 3W motorcycles. The affected motorcycles were manufactured without a lamp to that illuminates only when the brake fluid level is low. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 122a, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."

Consequence

Without a warning to the operator that the motorcycle has low brake fluid and that the brakes may fail as a result, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Morgan will notify owners, and dealers will install warning lamp that warns of low brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Morgan's US Agent at 1-505-570-1845.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.